Code of Conduct Policies
North San Diego Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous (NSDYPAA) adheres to the spiritual principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), its 12 steps, Traditions, and Concepts. NSDYPAA is committed to an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All individuals affiliated with NSDYPAA in any way should be personally aware of how their opinions and behaviors can affect people and, in some instances, create a harassing and hostile experience for others. Moreover, all individuals affiliated with NSDYPAA are expected to treat each other with dignity and respect. To this end, NSDYPAA requires that all committee members and general NSDYPAA event and meeting attendees adhere to the policies and guidelines set forth herein, below.
Anti-Harassment
Harassment is defined as unwelcome or unwanted conduct, whether verbal, physical or visual, toward an individual because of their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, when the conduct creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Code of Conduct Enforcement Guidelines
Harassment and sexual harassment are unacceptable at NSDYPAA meetings and all related events including, but not limited to, the NSDYPAA Facebook page. This behavior violates NSDYPAA policies even when it does not constitute a violation of law. If, at any time, a meeting or event attendee believes they have been a victim of or witness to a crime or a violation of this policy, they should report the incident to a NSDYPAA committee member.
Reporting
Everyone can help ensure that NSDYPAA meetings and all related events are free from harassment. Our hope is that any person who finds another’s conduct unwelcome will inform that individual directly. We understand this might not always be possible. Therefore, all are encouraged to report conduct they feel is in violation of these policies directly to any member of NSDYPAA Moreover, any NSDYPAA member who is aware of or who receives a report of conduct inconsistent with these guidelines is to report immediately to a NSDYPAA officer These guidelines do not require reporting harassment to, or confronting, any person responsible for the harassment. If an incident occurs that is in violation of the law, the police will be notified directly.
Deliberation and Review
The NSDYPAA officers to whom the incident has been reported to will promptly investigate and make recommendations to the full NSDYPAA officers regarding all reports describing conduct that is inconsistent with these policies, and will respond to the complainant. During the investigation, anonymity will be preserved to the extent that the needs of the situation permit. Any illegal conduct will be reported to the appropriate authorities. NSDYPAA officer(s) may request the potential offender to immediately leave the premises of a NSDYPAA meeting or event while the investigation takes place. The NSDYPAA officers the incident was reported to are aware that further appropriate action by the full NSDYPAA Officers may be necessary once a report has been thoroughly investigated. The investigation may conclude in one of three ways (1) that a violation of policy occurred, (2) that no violation occurred, or (3) that it cannot be determined whether or not a violation occurred. When an investigation reveals that a violation of these policies or other inappropriate conduct has occurred, then NSDYPAA’s officers will take corrective action. Corrective action must have a 2/3 majority vote by the NSDYPAA committee. The outcome determination may include consequences as appropriate under the circumstances. This could include dismissal, regardless of the service positions held by the parties involved. The NSDYPAA committee may remove a Committee Member via the procedure set forth in its bylaws. A NSDYPAA officer(s) may also decide to ask any attendee to leave the premises of a NSDYPAA meeting or event, regardless of whether the conduct amounts to a violation of law. Making retaliatory threats against a person who assisted in an investigation or reporting, or against a person who directly made a report regarding harassment is also considered a violation of this policy. Any person who experiences or witnesses any conduct they believe to be retaliatory should immediately follow the reporting procedures stated above.
North San Diego Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous (NSDYPAA) adheres to the spiritual principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), its 12 steps, Traditions, and Concepts. NSDYPAA is committed to an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All individuals affiliated with NSDYPAA in any way should be personally aware of how their opinions and behaviors can affect people and, in some instances, create a harassing and hostile experience for others. Moreover, all individuals affiliated with NSDYPAA are expected to treat each other with dignity and respect. To this end, NSDYPAA requires that all committee members and general NSDYPAA event and meeting attendees adhere to the policies and guidelines set forth herein, below.
Anti-Harassment
Harassment is defined as unwelcome or unwanted conduct, whether verbal, physical or visual, toward an individual because of their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, when the conduct creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Code of Conduct Enforcement Guidelines
Harassment and sexual harassment are unacceptable at NSDYPAA meetings and all related events including, but not limited to, the NSDYPAA Facebook page. This behavior violates NSDYPAA policies even when it does not constitute a violation of law. If, at any time, a meeting or event attendee believes they have been a victim of or witness to a crime or a violation of this policy, they should report the incident to a NSDYPAA committee member.
Reporting
Everyone can help ensure that NSDYPAA meetings and all related events are free from harassment. Our hope is that any person who finds another’s conduct unwelcome will inform that individual directly. We understand this might not always be possible. Therefore, all are encouraged to report conduct they feel is in violation of these policies directly to any member of NSDYPAA Moreover, any NSDYPAA member who is aware of or who receives a report of conduct inconsistent with these guidelines is to report immediately to a NSDYPAA officer These guidelines do not require reporting harassment to, or confronting, any person responsible for the harassment. If an incident occurs that is in violation of the law, the police will be notified directly.
Deliberation and Review
The NSDYPAA officers to whom the incident has been reported to will promptly investigate and make recommendations to the full NSDYPAA officers regarding all reports describing conduct that is inconsistent with these policies, and will respond to the complainant. During the investigation, anonymity will be preserved to the extent that the needs of the situation permit. Any illegal conduct will be reported to the appropriate authorities. NSDYPAA officer(s) may request the potential offender to immediately leave the premises of a NSDYPAA meeting or event while the investigation takes place. The NSDYPAA officers the incident was reported to are aware that further appropriate action by the full NSDYPAA Officers may be necessary once a report has been thoroughly investigated. The investigation may conclude in one of three ways (1) that a violation of policy occurred, (2) that no violation occurred, or (3) that it cannot be determined whether or not a violation occurred. When an investigation reveals that a violation of these policies or other inappropriate conduct has occurred, then NSDYPAA’s officers will take corrective action. Corrective action must have a 2/3 majority vote by the NSDYPAA committee. The outcome determination may include consequences as appropriate under the circumstances. This could include dismissal, regardless of the service positions held by the parties involved. The NSDYPAA committee may remove a Committee Member via the procedure set forth in its bylaws. A NSDYPAA officer(s) may also decide to ask any attendee to leave the premises of a NSDYPAA meeting or event, regardless of whether the conduct amounts to a violation of law. Making retaliatory threats against a person who assisted in an investigation or reporting, or against a person who directly made a report regarding harassment is also considered a violation of this policy. Any person who experiences or witnesses any conduct they believe to be retaliatory should immediately follow the reporting procedures stated above.