Conflicts and Personal Violation
In realisation of the fact that queers do not all live in harmony (as much as we would like this),
we have developed protocols to help people deal with conflicts they feel unable to deal with themselves.
We encourage people as much as possible, to try sort things out yourselves, and/ or talk to a friend.
In the event this is not possible, you don't feel able to, or it is unsafe or uncomfortable to do so, seek
out the assistance of an access collective member. We don't want, or expect people to deal with problems in isolation.
Some grievances may be more serious, such as personal violations. These may include; sexual harassment or assault,
racist attacks, continual invasion of personal space, or discrimination due to identity. These are only
some examples; we accept that each individual will identify what a personal violation is. We believe that
personal violations are not one individuals' responsibility to deal with (particularly not the victim),
and should be dealt with collectively.
We want to make it clear that, we will not provide counselling. If you would like to see a counsellor we
have appropriate and professional services' numbers available.
To ensure conflicts, and grievances are dealt with effectively, we have developed certain procedures.
All support people will act with respect, and treat the situation confidentially. Confidentially means;
your concerns and/ or problems will not be broadcast to the whole of queeruption, unless you want it to be,
or people's safety is at risk. In the event we do need to broadcast serious issues of safety risk, we will do
so only in a way which will not identify you.
Please also understand that support people may need to talk to other access members about your situation,
either to de-brief or get help, it is not to gossip.
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