IAIA MEETINGS ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
Statement of Policy
IAIA is committed to providing a safe and harassment-free conference/event experience for everyone. IAIA does not tolerate harassment of, or by, IAIA conference/event participants in any form. Conference/event participants or invitees violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference/event without a refund at the discretion of IAIA.
Definition of Harassment
Harassment includes, but is not limited to, offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, national origin, religion, age, marital status, military status, or any other status protected by law; deliberate intimidation; stalking; following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; and inappropriate physical contact. Attendees asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
Definition of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment does not refer to occasional appropriate compliments or other generally acceptable social behavior. Sexual harassment refers to verbal, physical, and visual conduct of a sexual nature that is unwelcome and offensive to the recipient. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to:
· sexual flirtations;
· advances or propositions;
· verbal comments or physical actions / gestures of a sexual nature;
· use of sexually degrading words to describe an individual;
· unwelcome displays of sexually suggestive objects or pictures;
· sexually explicit jokes; or
· offensive, unwanted physical contact such as patting, pinching, grabbing, groping, or constant brushing against another’s body.
· any behavior of a sexual nature which the recipient has requested be discontinued
Enforcement
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. This policy covers event-related activities and their participants, including exhibitors in the expo hall, sponsors or vendors and vendor booth personnel are subject to this policy: In addition, this policy includes all special meetings, technical visits, training courses, banquets, and any other IAIA-related gathering. All such participants should refrain from the use sexualized images, activities, or other material. Booth staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized environment.
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, IAIA retains the right to take any actions to restore the safety and welcoming nature of the event environment for all participants. This includes warning the offender, monitoring the behavior, expelling the offender from the conference/event , providing protection to the person being harassed. IAIA may take action to redress anything designed to, or with the clear impact of, disrupting the event or making the environment hostile for any participant or group. In addition, IAIA reserves the right to refer harassing behavior to the appropriate authorities to be evaluated against the laws and regulations of the host country or jurisdiction. Cases so referred may be subject to review, judgment, and potential enforcement/sanction by appropriate jurisdictional authorities.
IAIA participants are to follow these rules at all event venues and event-related social activities. IAIA believes participants should follow these rules outside of our officially sanctioned event activities as well.
Reporting
If someone is made to feel unsafe or unwelcome, they should report it as soon as possible. Conference/event staff can be identified by their IAIA name badges. Harassment and other code of conduct violations reduce the value of our events for everyone and will not be tolerated. IAIA wants all attendees to be happy at IAIA events. If there is an incident, a report should be made either personally or anonymously.
Personal Report
A personal report can be made by:
- Calling or messaging this phone number: 049 755 6286. This phone number will be continuously monitored for the duration of the event.
- Sending an email to this address. concerns@iaia.org. This email will be continuously monitored for the duration of the event.
- Contacting a staff member, identified by IAIA badges, who will facilitate reporting.
When taking a personal report, IAIA staff will ensure that the complainants are safe and cannot be overheard. With the concent of the complainant, staff may involve other event staff or IAIA Board leadership to ensure the report is managed properly. Once safety has been ensured, IAIA staff will try to document what happened. This can be upsetting to the complaint, so staff will handle it as respectfully as possible, and inform the the complainant that he/she can bring someone to support them. The complainant will not be asked to confront anyone, and at the request of the complainant IAIA will maintain the complainant’s confidentiality to the accused. However, depending on the severity of the incident, IAIA may be required to report the incident to local authorities, and will inform the complainant accordingly. In addition, IAIA will help identify local counselling and support services and provide the complainant with their contact details.
Anonymous Report
An anonymous report can be made here
IAIA cannot follow up an anonymous report with the complainant directly, but will investigate it and take whatever action is necessary to stop the behavior and prevent a recurrence. IAIA asks that anonymous reports be as complete and thorough as possible, because IAIA will not be able to contact the complainant for additional information or questions.
Local Resources and Assistance
The IAIA team will assist complainants to contact hotel/venue security, local law enforcement, local counseling and support services, arrange security escorts, or otherwise assist any one feeling harassed to feel safe for the duration of the event. IAIA values all of its participants. The following contact information is provided to facilitate reporting:
Event hotline: 049 755 6286
Organizer email address: concerns@iaia.org
IAIA19 Venue Security (BCEC):
- internal/floor phone 8
- 07 3308 3035 (local number)
- through any BCEC staff member on radio channel 1
Emergency: Dial 000
Police (Non-emergency): Dial 131 444 or visit policelink.qld.gov.au
Sexual Assault Helpline: 1800 010 120
24-Hour Sexual Assault Support Line: 1800 737 732
Local Nurse Phone Service: Dial “13 HEALTH” (13 43 25 84) to speak confidentially to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE:
Mater Hospital Brisbane (private hospital): Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane QLD 4101; +61 7 3163 8111
NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE:
South Bank Day Hospital: Level 1, 140 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101; +61 7 3239 5090
SmartClinics West End Family Medical Centre (79 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101): Open until 5.30 pm on weekdays with reduced hours on the weekend; +61 7 3844 4111
Local taxi company: Black & White Cabs 133 222 / Yellow Cabs 13CABS or 13 1924