ON/NO Policy on Sexual Harassment
Introduction
It is the Policy of Ottawa Naturists/Naturistes de l’Outaouais (ON/NO) that:
Sexual harassment has no place in naturism and is not tolerated at ON/NO events!
ON/NO does not presume to prohibit mutually accepted, affectionate gestures in public nor to govern the acts of consenting adults in private:
However. peace of mind and body for men, women and (especially) children is most important in a clothes-free environment. Naturism should be an enjoyable experience for everyone. ON/NO expects its members and guests to treat each another with dignity and respect.
Sexual harassment, as defined below, can result in expulsion, revocation of membership and, where warranted, could lead to criminal prosecution.
Unacceptable Behaviour
The following are considered to be unacceptable behaviour in general and particularly at ON/NO
events:
- persistent staring, stalking, or following
- voyeuristic positioning
- crowding of personal space
- masturbation or other sexual acts or displays
- any aggressive acts or threatening body language
- unauthorised photography / videography
Unwelcome Communications
- any unwanted advances, remarks, suggestions, solicitations, propositions, gestures, threats, ridicule, innuendo or comments of a crude, racial or sexual nature (especially when directed toward obviously unwilling or underage persons)
- persistent attempts to engage another person in clearly undesired conversation
- unsolicited comments about a person’s body or genitalia
- continued communications after expressions of unease by the other person
Unpermitted Touching
- any presumptuous touching of another person’s body without their consent (including hugs, massages or other familiarities)
- any intentional touching of a minor, other than in a situation that is to mitigate a safety risk for the minor, without parental consent
- ANY public fondling of a sexual nature.
How to Deal with an Incident
ON/NO members and guests are urged to help maintain our relaxed, family, atmosphere by reacting, in a timely manner, to any situation they feel is unacceptable by the above definitions.
The appropriate procedures for dealing with an incident are described in the Complaints Resolution Policy.
Complaints are responded to and investigated without delay. Confidentiality is always respected.