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Intersectionality Matters!
Kimberlé Crenshaw and African American Policy Forum
Intersectionality Matters! is a podcast hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw, an American civil rights advocate and a leading scholar of Critical Race Theory.
AdvocacyBlack + African DiasporaJustice Equity & InclusionRacial JusticeSexual + Gender-Based ViolencePodcast -
Know Your Rights Guide: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Equal Rights Advocates
The purpose of this guide is to help you understand your rights and options if you have experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault at work.
Published September 1, 2023AdvocacyHuman ResourcesJustice Equity & InclusionLegalSexual + Gender-Based ViolenceToolkit/Guide -
Diversity & Inclusion Policy: The 10 policies your organization needs
EW Group
The ten (10) equality and diversity policies businesses should consider for diversity and inclusion.
Accessibility + Disability JusticeBusiness ManagementJustice Equity & InclusionLegalRacial JusticeSexual + Gender-Based ViolenceToolkit/Guide -
Know Your Rights Toolkit: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Equal Rights Advocates
A comprehensive toolkit that contains information about the legal rights of employees, practical tips on how to handle it, and resources on sexual harassment or sexual assault at work.
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#DancersToo: Is The Dance World Ready To Address Sexual Harassment?
Dance Magazine
The same culture that makes harassment possible in dance makes it uniquely difficult for artists to speak up.
Published May 20, 2018Dance EducationJustice Equity & InclusionSexual + Gender-Based ViolenceArticle -
Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy & Information Portal
American Guild of Musical Artists
AGMA’s anti-sexual harassment policies, reporting procedures, and resources.
Human ResourcesJustice Equity & InclusionSexual + Gender-Based ViolenceWebsite -
Best Practices and Guidelines for Ballet and Dance School Safety
Dance Data Project
Guidelines for implementing dancer safety, examples of codes of conduct, information on allied organizations, legal advice, and ideas for increased inclusivity and advocacy.
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Crime Victims with Disabilities: Know Your Rights
The Arc
A factsheet on the higher risk of victimization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, barriers to justice, and rights of victims.
Accessibility + Disability JusticeJustice Equity & InclusionLegalSexual + Gender-Based ViolenceToolkit/Guide -
Grooming and Sexual Abuse in Ballet: Why Dancers Are Especially Vulnerable
Pointe Magazine
Unfortunately, ballet’s rigid hierarchy, job scarcity and conditioning of dancers to be compliant makes it a comfortable environment for perpetrators to thrive in. Our dance community needs systemic change in addition to individual action to protect dancers.
Published December 1, 2021Accessibility + Disability JusticeChildren + FamiliesDance EducationJustice Equity & InclusionSexual + Gender-Based ViolenceArticle -
Intimacy for Stage and Screen – Advice for Performers
Intimacy for Stage and Screen
We know that performers have experienced many concerns, doubts and worries performing Intimacy Scenes in the past. Even with the Introduction of Intimacy Directors and Coordinators, there are ways in which performers can advocate for themselves and others in the creation of safe storytelling.
Human ResourcesJustice Equity & InclusionSexual + Gender-Based ViolenceToolkit/Guide -
Guidelines for Engaging Intimacy Directors for Film and TV
Intimacy for Stage and Screen
Professional Intimacy Practice for the stage and screen requires clear and concise protocols detailing the engagement of an Intimacy Director or Coordinator in accordance with a production.
Human ResourcesJustice Equity & InclusionSexual + Gender-Based ViolenceToolkit/Guide -
Public Theater Code of Conduct
The Public Theater
The Public Theater’s guidelines to prevent harassment and oppressive behavior.
Human ResourcesJustice Equity & InclusionSexual + Gender-Based ViolenceWebsite