CODE OF CONDUCT
CONSENT RESPONSE TEAM [CRT]
REPRESENTATIVE OF POLYDALLAS MILLENNIUM
PolyDallas Millennium provides a safe space for members of our community to authentically express themselves. PolyDallas Millennium is held in a public venue, on private property, and under the auspices of Grapevine laws. We strive to constantly present ourselves as respectful, professional, and courteous individuals. We expect our attendees, presenters, vendors, entertainers, and others to honor our commitment to have the same representation.
DEFINE SAFE SPACE
An environment in which our attendees can feel confident that they will not be exposed to discrimination, criticism, harassment, or any other emotional or physical harm. Our attendees consent to attend an environment they have confidence our symposium meets their needs.
​DEFINITION OF CONSENT
Consent is verbal, mental, emotional, physical, and ongoing permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
CONSENT IS . . .​​​
Asking permission and giving permission
Never assuming and always clarifying
Not ambiguous and very explicit
Gift to participate and engage
Establishing boundaries
A clear "Yes" — verbally, mentally, emotionally, and physically
Demands capacity to offer consent
Free of coercion
Subject to revocation at any time
CONSENT IS NOT . . .​​​
Entitlement
Coercion (whether physical, mental, or emotional)
Assumed
Taken
Inferred
Implied by space, condition, or environment
Implied by dress ,gender, sexuality, ability or disability, and level of intoxication
Immutable — it can be revoked at any time
CONSENT RESPONSE TEAM [CRT]
Our Greeters, Peacekeepers, and Registration staff are available to handle immediate concerns and can guide you to a CRT member onsite.