Sexual Abuse and Harassment Prevention Policy
We are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all students, instructors, and visitors. Our Sexual Abuse Prevention and Reporting Policy outlines our commitment to preventing sexual abuse and misconduct and provides guidelines for reporting and addressing such incidents.
1. Zero Tolerance for Sexual Abuse:
● We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of sexual abuse, harassment, or misconduct.
2. Definition of Sexual Abuse and Harassment:
● Sexual abuse includes any unwanted sexual conduct, advances, comments,
gestures, or contact, whether verbal, physical, or electronic, that creates a hostile or intimidating environment.
● Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, or any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that interferes
with an individual's participation in facility activities.
3. Reporting Mechanisms:
● Any student, instructor or visitor who experiences or witnesses sexual abuse or harassment is required to report the incident to management or the owner promptly.
● Reports can be made in person, in writing, or anonymously if preferred. Contact information for reporting will be prominently displayed within the facility.
4. Confidentiality:
● All reports of sexual abuse and harassment will be treated with the utmost
confidentiality to the extent permitted by law. Only individuals involved in the
investigation and resolution process will have access to the information.
5. Investigation and Resolution:
● Upon receiving a report, management will conduct a thorough and impartial investigation.
● Appropriate actions will be taken to address the situation, which may include involving law enforcement.
6. Non-Retaliation:
● Retaliation against individuals who report sexual abuse or harassment, participate in investigations, or support the resolution process is strictly prohibited.
 
 
7. Supportive Environment:
● We are committed to providing support for individuals who have experienced
sexual abuse or harassment. Resources such as counseling services may be
made available upon request.
8. Prevention and Education:
● We will provide regular training and education to students and instructors on the importance of preventing sexual abuse and harassment and creating a
respectful facility’s culture.
● One-on-one interactions between an adult and a minor is prohibited.  Adult must be accompanied by other instructors or adults.
● Instructors are required to never be alone with a child while at Quest Martial Arts.
● Instructors are not permitted in the changing room at the same time as a child.  Instructors are required to lock the changing room door while using them to ensure a child does not walk in on an instructor while that instructor is changing.
 
 
9. Consequences:
● Any member or individual found to have engaged in sexual abuse or harassment
may face immediate disciplinary actions, up to and including suspension or
expulsion from our facility.
10. Review and Revision:
● This policy will be periodically reviewed and updated as needed to ensure its
effectiveness and alignment with current best practices.
By adhering to the Sexual Abuse Prevention and Reporting Policy, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all individuals can pursue their fitness goals free from the fear of sexual abuse or harassment. We appreciate your commitment to upholding these principles and contributing to a safe and respectful dojang culture at our facility.