Impulse Theatre
Safer Spaces Policy
Updated Draft October 2nd, 2020
Impulse Theatre is committed to a healthy, respectful, inclusive, harassment-free work environment for all individuals. We build and promote a climate of understanding and mutual respect where all individuals are equal in dignity and rights.
This policy applies to all current employees of Impulse Theatre including full and part-time, casual, contract, permanent and temporary employees, and to all persons who attend any of Impulse Theatre’s workspaces (festival offices, theatre venues, special event spaces and outdoor spaces), including without limitation patrons, volunteers, artists and other third party participants, independent contractors, and members of the Board of Directors.
Impulse Theatre strives to create a safer space that allows participants of any event or activity:
Impulse Theatre is committed to a comprehensive strategy to address harassment and discrimination, including:
Impulse Theatre values the diversity of its workforce, its patrons and visitors and is committed to providing a work environment supportive of human dignity and respect.
If you have any questions regarding the above policy you may contact the Artistic Producer, Andrew Barrett (andrew@impulsetheatre.ca) or the Board of Directors (board@impulsetheatre.ca)..
Safer Spaces Policy
Updated Draft October 2nd, 2020
Impulse Theatre is committed to a healthy, respectful, inclusive, harassment-free work environment for all individuals. We build and promote a climate of understanding and mutual respect where all individuals are equal in dignity and rights.
This policy applies to all current employees of Impulse Theatre including full and part-time, casual, contract, permanent and temporary employees, and to all persons who attend any of Impulse Theatre’s workspaces (festival offices, theatre venues, special event spaces and outdoor spaces), including without limitation patrons, volunteers, artists and other third party participants, independent contractors, and members of the Board of Directors.
Impulse Theatre strives to create a safer space that allows participants of any event or activity:
- To feel safe, supported, and respected
- To be able to represent your full self regardless of age, gender, gender presentation, sex, sexuality, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, or disability without fear of judgement, prejudice, or violence.
- To be able to participate in an environment free of harassment, discrimination, sexual solicitation, or bullying
- To feel safe in reporting any incidents that occur to management without fear of punishment, retaliation, or social and/or workplace ramifications
- To have any incidents that are reported be dealt with in a timely, consistent, and confidential manner
- To report any incidents to Artistic Producer and/or the board of directors
Impulse Theatre is committed to a comprehensive strategy to address harassment and discrimination, including:
- providing employees with training and education to make sure everyone knows their rights and responsibilities
- regularly monitoring organizational systems and this policy to ensure they are up to date
- providing an effective and fair complaints procedure
- promoting appropriate standards of conduct and a culture of inclusivity at all times.
Impulse Theatre values the diversity of its workforce, its patrons and visitors and is committed to providing a work environment supportive of human dignity and respect.
- When a complaint is received, acknowledgement will come within 14 days.
- The board of directors will meet to discuss the complaint and how to move forward
- Appropriate action will be decided upon and the person(s) filing the complaint will be notified
- Note: Impulse Theatre has no full-time, year round employees and has limited scope as an organization. Impulse Theatre commits to processing complaints to the best of its ability with the resources available.
If you have any questions regarding the above policy you may contact the Artistic Producer, Andrew Barrett (andrew@impulsetheatre.ca) or the Board of Directors (board@impulsetheatre.ca)..