The topic of participant protection in the marching arts has seen a vigorous discourse in recent months. DARE is committed to creating a positive, safe, and professional environment for all. With a heightened awareness of our responsibility to the young people we serve, the DARE Board of Directors recently revised, expanded, and instituted new policies that will foster a community that treats all with dignity and respect.
DARE require all instructional staff to obtain a national criminal history background check. These background checks will screen convictions and pending dispositions for felonies, crimes involving force or threat of force against a person, crimes of a sexual nature ( including sex offender registrants ), crimes involving controlled substances, crimes involving cruelty to animals, and crimes involving harm to a minor. Additional language in the contract for services has also been added for individuals to disclose any situation that might not appear on a standard background check but could disqualify their participation by violating the spirit and intent of the Code of Conduct.
It is essential for all to have information on how to address concerns that may be contrary to our Code of Conduct. A new process of reporting concerns on misconduct or alleged noncompliance has been implemented to assist an individual to connect with the appropriate party to ensure any concerns brought forth are addressed. A Reporting Form will assist an individual connect with the appropriate party to ensure any concerns brought forth are addressed.
Through these policy refinements, DARE seeks to develop a culture of openness and accountability throughout all levels of our organization.
DARE require all instructional staff to obtain a national criminal history background check. These background checks will screen convictions and pending dispositions for felonies, crimes involving force or threat of force against a person, crimes of a sexual nature ( including sex offender registrants ), crimes involving controlled substances, crimes involving cruelty to animals, and crimes involving harm to a minor. Additional language in the contract for services has also been added for individuals to disclose any situation that might not appear on a standard background check but could disqualify their participation by violating the spirit and intent of the Code of Conduct.
It is essential for all to have information on how to address concerns that may be contrary to our Code of Conduct. A new process of reporting concerns on misconduct or alleged noncompliance has been implemented to assist an individual to connect with the appropriate party to ensure any concerns brought forth are addressed. A Reporting Form will assist an individual connect with the appropriate party to ensure any concerns brought forth are addressed.
Through these policy refinements, DARE seeks to develop a culture of openness and accountability throughout all levels of our organization.