1. Core Values

Our campaign is committed to a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. We operate under the principle of radical accountability. We believe that to change the political landscape, we must first model the community we want to see. This means:

• Zero Tolerance: We do not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or predatory behavior.

• Support for Survivors: We lead with empathy and believe those who come forward with reports of harm.

• Community Care: Volunteers are expected to look out for one another and de-escalate “drama” or high-conflict interpersonal situations immediately.

2. Expected Behavior

• Professional Boundaries: Treat every interaction—whether in the campaign office, at a canvassing event, or in digital spaces (Slack/Discord)—with professional courtesy.

• Consent: Physical and digital boundaries must be respected. Always ask before initiating physical contact or adding someone to private groups.

• Conflict Resolution: Disagreements regarding strategy or policy should be handled with “attack the idea, not the person” logic.

3. Prohibited Conduct

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

• Unwelcome sexual advances or suggestive comments.

• Retaliation against anyone for reporting an incident.

• Sharing private images or communications without explicit consent.

• Aggressive or intimidating behavior that disrupts the campaign’s mission.

4: Campaign Integrity & Voluntary Association

Participation in this campaign is a privilege, not a right. The Campaign reserves the right to terminate a volunteer’s relationship with the organization at any time, for any reason, at the sole discretion of the Candidate or the Campaign Lead.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Interpersonal Disruption: Behavior that creates unnecessary “drama,” conflict, or division within the team.

• Poor Judgment: Actions that, while they may not violate a specific law, reflect poorly on the campaign’s values or jeopardize our reputation.

• Loss of Trust: Any behavior that causes a breakdown in the functional trust required to run a safe and effective operation.

Removal under this clause is final and does not require a formal “trial” or “proof” of a crime; it is an administrative decision made to protect the collective health of the campaign.

Protocol for Allegations of Serious Misconduct

In the event of a credible accusation of sexual harassment, sexual assault, or physical harm, the following “Safe Space” protocol is triggered:

Phase 1: Immediate Administrative Leave

Upon receipt of a report involving physical harm or sexual misconduct, the accused individual will be placed on immediate, non-punitive administrative leave (removal from all campaign threads and events) while the situation is reviewed. This is not a determination of guilt, but a necessary step to ensure the safety of the collective environment.

Phase 2: The Review Process

Since we do not have a paid HR department, a Review Committee—consisting of the Candidate and two trusted, uninvolved volunteers—will review the available information.

• Victim-Centric Approach: The person reporting the harm will be offered resources and will not be pressured to “prove” their story to the campaign; the campaign’s role is to determine whether the volunteer’s presence poses a liability to the team’s safety.

• Confidentiality: All reports will be handled with the highest degree of discretion to protect the privacy of those involved.

Phase 3: Determination

The campaign reserves the right to terminate a volunteer’s involvement at any time. A volunteer will be permanently removed from the campaign if:

1. There is a credible admission of harm.

2. There is a pattern of boundary-crossing that has been previously addressed.

3. The individual’s continued presence creates a hostile or unsafe environment for other volunteers.