Camp ReFresh Harassment Policy

Camp ReFresh is a space designed to help everyone have fun and feel safe - and as such, we will not tolerate harassment.

Camp ReFresh is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexually objectifying presentation and Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate at Camp ReFresh. Camp participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from Camp [without a refund] at the discretion of the organizers. See below for full details:

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

  • Verbal comments of derogatory nature related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion.

  • Display of sexual images in public spaces

  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following 

  • Harassing photography or recording

  • Sustained disruption of events

  • Inappropriate physical contact

  • Unwelcome sexual attention

  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour

Enforcement

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, we retain the right to take any actions to keep the event a welcoming environment for all participants. This includes warning the offender or expulsion from Camp [with no refund].

We may take action to redress anything designed to, or with the clear impact of, disrupting the event or making the environment hostile for any participants.

We expect participants to follow these rules at all event venues and event-related social activities. We think people should follow these rules outside event activities too!

Reporting

If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. Camp staff can be identified by t-shirts, and will be staffing the main hall during the main hours of the retreat - Harassment and other code of conduct violations reduce the value of our event for everyone. We want you to be happy at our event. People like you make our event a better place!

You can make a report either personally or anonymously.

Anonymous Report

You can make an anonymous report here:

We can't follow up an anonymous report with you directly, but we will fully investigate it and take whatever action is necessary to prevent a recurrence.

Personal Report

You can make a personal report by:

  • Calling or messaging this phone number: 515-207-2587. This phone number will be continuously monitored for the duration of the event.

  • Contacting a staff member, identified by STAFF shirts.

When taking a personal report, our staff will ensure you are safe and cannot be overheard. They may involve other event staff to ensure your report is managed properly. Once safe, we'll ask you to tell us about what happened. This can be upsetting, but we'll handle it as respectfully as possible, and you can bring someone to support you. You won't be asked to confront anyone and we won't tell anyone who you are.

Thank you for helping us make Camp ReFresh a safe space for everyone!