Waking the Village Client Anti-Discrimination Policy
Waking the Village will follow all applicable federal and state rules and regulations when providing assistance. In accordance with all such laws of the State of California, WAKING THE VILLAGE assures that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or reproductive health decision-making be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity performed by our agency.
Discrimination
Federal Law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by law. Harassment, coercion, or any other type of discrimination will not be tolerated.
Objectives of Anti-Discrimination Policy
Through our commitment to this policy and the upholding the laws relating to equal opportunity and anti-discrimination WAKING THE VILLAGE aims to:
1) uphold appropriate standards of conduct at all times.
2) create a discrimination and harassment free work and service environment where all employees, contractors and clients are treated with courtesy and respect
3) implement procedures to guarantee employees know their rights and responsibilities
4) provide an effective procedure for complaints
5) treat all complaints with respect in a fair, timely and confidential manner
6) ensure there is no threat of victimization or reprisal in the event of a complaint
7) encourage employees and clients to report breaches of the anti-discrimination policy
It is a primary role of program leads to ensure clients are not harassed or discriminated against within Waking the Village’s programs.
Complaint Procedure
If any client of WAKING THE VILLAGE believes they have been subjected to discrimination there are a number of options.
WAKING THE VILLAGE is committed to providing an environment which is safe for all clients. You will not be disadvantaged in receiving services or opportunities as a result of lodging a complaint.
To report a complaint: Contact any program lead, including the Executive Director.
To request a meeting or lodge a complaint, you can also email: enddiscrimination@wakingthevillage.org
Discrimination Investigation
WAKING THE VILLAGE will investigate any complaints in a fair and thorough manner. The investigation will be conducted in a timely fashion and in such a matter as to ensure discretion and confidentiality. We reiterate that clients will not be disadvantaged as a result of lodging a complaint.