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 . . .

1. asking permission and giving permission

2. never assuming and always clarifying

3. not ambiguous and very explicit

4. gift to participate and engage

5. establishing boundaries 

6. a clear "Yes" — verbally, mentally, emotionally, and physically

7. demands capacity to offer consent

8. free of coercion

9. subject to revocation at any time

CONSENT IS NOT . . .​​​

1. entitlement

2. coercion (whether physical, mental, or emotional)

3. assumed

4. taken

5. inferred

6. implied by space, condition, or environment

7. implied by dress ,gender, sexuality, ability or disability, and level of intoxication

8. immutable — it can be revoked at any time

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REPORTING AND CONCERNS​

To report an incident, please see any volunteer or staff member or fill out this form.

We will respond immediately and resolve the issue swiftly.

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.

CONDUCT IN HOTEL

To be announced via email prior to event, included in registration packet, and posted at registration table.