We value safety and inclusiveness at Sugar Swing! We have created rules, guidelines, policies and procedures to help ensure these values are upheld. They are similar between both Sugar Swing Community of Jazz and Sugar Swing Ballroom In addition to this Code of Conduct, you may find these links helpful:
- Photography & Video Policy
- Safety Procedures
- Anonymous Tips & Reporting
- Safer Spaces Guidelines
- Social Dance Guidelines
- Social Dance Etiquette
- Help Resources
The intention behind our Code of Conduct is to create a comfortable and safe environment for all visitors. It is intended to create clarity of important boundaries, and to be informative so that all visitors can feel safer walking into Sugar Swing. All staff and visitors are required to adhere to our code of conduct when entering our space
- Intimidation, harassment, assault or abuse of any kind is not permissible
- Respect everyone’s physical, personal, and emotional boundaries
- Respect human rights, including gender choice, sexual orientation, race, religion
- Seek appropriate consent before dancing with someone, be gracious if turned down
- No soliciting, including promotion of campaigns & advocacy, without approvals
- Do not bring & consume outside drugs and alcohol onto the premises
- Be considerate and respectful to Sugar Swing volunteers & staff
- Mind our stuff and spaces
With this in mind,
- If anyone upsets or hurts you, please tell us (or through a friend)
- Look out for, and report, any manipulative or predatory behaviour
- Report any misconduct or harassment, verbal or physical, to Sugar Swing staff
- Be welcoming, and have fun!
Talk With Us
Please come to reception or see one of our staff if you are witness or subject to an infraction, or feel uncomfortable, and we will respond appropriately. Staff include Event Organizers and Instructors. The individuals who specifically deal with Safety are our Safety Officers and Safety Directors. The Safety Officers may fully handle minor and some moderate incidents. The Safety Directors may deal with the full range of incidents, minor to severe
- Safety Officers – Czarina Ramos, Paige Grant, Tyrel Brochu
- Safety Directors – Sepideh Mirshamsi, Birkley Wisniewski (Director, 780-604-7572)
- You may be asked to file an incident report, which will aid us in prevention and response
- Anonymous tips and reporting may also be sent to us online at this link
Response & Procedures
We will normally respond to incidents immediately, though some situations require more time for investigation or decision making. Please find our Safety Procedures Summary online. We reserve the right to refuse service or have any individual removed from the premises if we feel that there is need
Getting Help
You are not alone. You have options. Please consider these helpful resources for any distress you may have experienced, crimes, or serious code of conduct violations.
- Life Threatening Situations & Crimes in Progress
- Dial 9-1-1
- In all cases of an emergency involving a life threatening situation, or a crime in progress, dial 911 immediately. Your call will be answered by an Emergency Communications Officer who will direct your call to Police, Fire or Ambulance
- Someone in Distress
- When you see someone in distress, call 211 and press “3” to dispatch the 24/7 Crisis Diversion Team. This service should be used when you see someone:
- Experiencing a medical or mental health (non-emergency) crisis
- There is a potential safety concern for the individual involved
- Possibly intoxicated or otherwise impaired
- When you see someone in distress, call 211 and press “3” to dispatch the 24/7 Crisis Diversion Team. This service should be used when you see someone:
- Edmonton Police
- Dial 780-423-4567 or #377 (#377 access only works within city limits) for non-emergencies and crimes
- Edmonton Fire
- Dial 780-442-5445
- Medical and Health:
- Dial 811 or for out-of-province or internet phone users, call 1-866-408-5465.
- If you need to talk to someone right away:
- Distress Line – CMHA – If you’re in distress, call 780-482-HELP (4357).
- If you’re outside of the greater Edmonton region, call their Rural Distress Line at 1-800-232-7288
- If you have been sexually assaulted:
More Resources
Regarding sexual assault, hate crimes & discrimination, suicide prevention, counselling & help, please see our Help Resources
- 911 – Life Threatening Situations & Crimes in Progress – Dial 911
- Coop Taxi (780) 425-2525, Yellow Cab (780) 462-3456, Anytime Taxi (780) 439-6655
- Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE), 24hr Crisis Line 780-423-4121
- The Distress Line (crisis intervention) 780-482-HELP (4357)
- Non-emergency lines: Police 780-423-4567, Fire 780-442-5445, Medical & Health 811