VOC peer support group
What is the peer support group?
The peer support group was created to ensure that a comfortable and safe environment is maintained within the VOC. There are six members of the peer support group, both males and females, dedicated to maintaining this environment within the club. We encourage everyone to approach any of our peer support members (whom are listed under the exec members on the membership page [1]) if you have either felt uncomfortable, or have witnessed a situation of discomfort, whether it be harassment of any form or felt lack of safety on any of our trips that you wish to discuss and seek a resolution for. Resolutions can vary from simply having a misunderstanding cleared up to helping provide support for resolving any issues between two people in a safe environment.
The incident response protocol is indicated below.
VOC harassment and discrimination policy:
The VOC is a club that strives to maintain a positive environment and a zone of personal comfort for all members that is free from harassment and discrimination in all its forms as defined in Canadian and British Columbia law, be it based on race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality or religion. [2]
Incident response protocol:
We will act according to the standards and bylaws of the AMS, as well as the VOC, and we will deal with every issue in a timely fashion. The identity of those involved with an incident will remain anonymous throughout the process. To report an incident please send an email to any of the individuals on the peer support group (whom are listed under the “Peer Support Group” section on the membership page).
Summary: Gather information, Discuss, Respond
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