Reporting

Dark Sky Percussion is committed to maintaining an environment that upholds the dignity and respect of each member and staff. This policy, adopted in August 2018, aims to safeguard each member's health and well-being and to establish a discrimination-free and harassment-free environment. All reports are taken seriously and are escalated to the Dark Sky Director and the Dark Sky Board. Follow-up to a report may include a police report, phone reports, and written reports to SCPA and WGI.

Types of Misconduct

Discrimination
Unwelcome conduct directed at a person based on their membership in a protected class, including color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, public assistance status, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other status protected by law.

Harassment
Behaviors such as slurs, demeaning jokes or comments, innuendos, unwelcome compliments, pranks, stereotypical comments, derogatory descriptions, or other verbal or physical conduct.

Sexual Harassment
Discrimination or unlawful harassment that is sexual in nature or gender-based. This may include:

• Suggestive sexual comments, jokes, or innuendos

• Persistent, unwanted flirtation or invitations for dates or other social activities

• Unwelcome sexual advances or passes

• Requests for sexual favors

• Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly/implicitly as a basis for membership

• Such conduct interferes with an individual’s performance or creates an intimidating, offensive, or hostile environment

• Sexual remarks or questions about a person’s body, clothing, or sexual activities

• Patting, pinching, or other offensive touching

• Displays of or sending sexually suggestive pictures or objects