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==BRUCON anti-harassment policy==
 
==BRUCON anti-harassment policy==
  
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BRUCON is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone , regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form.  
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Dear BruCON participant. Where it is understood that BruCON does not condone ANY harassment against ANY person for ANY reason, we can also not give the impression that we support the (perceived) suppression of free speech. In light of the events at BSides San Francisco 2013, where a talk was removed from the schedule for -in our opinion- all the wrong reasons and at least partially through the influence of the organisation from which we sourced the basis of our anti-harassment policy, we have decided to revise our policy from scratch.  
  
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Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion and actions such as deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.  
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* BruCON does not condone harassment in any way or form.
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* BruCON supports the BSides SF 2013 crew and staff and notes that a group of volunteers dedicated to our community should not be chastized for a gut decision.
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* BruCON is of the position that if we say that any person should feel safe at a venue, this statement includes our speakers that step up to share knowledge and experience. CFP committees are tasked to ensure that talks are on topic for the venue they are selected for. Speaker witch-hunts are harassment too.
  
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Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
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BruCON is a non-profit event dedicated to support and contribute to the information security community.
  
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Exhibitors in the expo hall, sponsor or vendor booths, or similar activities are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, exhibitors should not use sexualized images, activities, or other material. Booth staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized environment.
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You can read more about the events at BSides San Francisco 2013 here:
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http://violetblue.tumblr.com/post/44107008572/what-happened-with-my-security-bsides-talk
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http://www.securitybsides.com/w/page/35868077/BSidesSanFrancisco
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http://adainitiative.org/2013/02/keeping-it-on-topic-the-problem-with-discussing-sex-at-technical-conferences/
  
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If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the conference organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the conference with no refund. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of conference staff immediately. Conference staff can be identified by BRUCON t-shirts with the word 'CREW' on the back.
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Be who you are, allow others to be themselves and if push comes to shove, [mailto:info@brucon.org let us know how we can help].  
  
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Conference staff will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. We value your attendance.
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Assume good faith.
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You will receive a flyer with contact details together with your conference badge at registration. If you have any further questions, please contact crew@brucon.org
 
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==Credits==
 
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''Credit for this policy goes to The Ada Initiative who provides the sample policy that we have adopted under a Creative Commons Zero license here : http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Conference_anti-harassment/Policy
 
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The original sample policy is based on several other policies, including the Ohio LinuxFest anti-harassment policy, written by Esther Filderman and Beth Lynn Eicher, and the Con Anti-Harassment Project. Mary Gardiner, Valerie Aurora, Sarah Smith, and Donna Benjamin generalized the policies and added supporting material. Many members of LinuxChix, Geek Feminism and other groups contributed to this work.''
 

Latest revision as of 10:25, 11 September 2013

BRUCON anti-harassment policy

Dear BruCON participant. Where it is understood that BruCON does not condone ANY harassment against ANY person for ANY reason, we can also not give the impression that we support the (perceived) suppression of free speech. In light of the events at BSides San Francisco 2013, where a talk was removed from the schedule for -in our opinion- all the wrong reasons and at least partially through the influence of the organisation from which we sourced the basis of our anti-harassment policy, we have decided to revise our policy from scratch.

  • BruCON does not condone harassment in any way or form.
  • BruCON supports the BSides SF 2013 crew and staff and notes that a group of volunteers dedicated to our community should not be chastized for a gut decision.
  • BruCON is of the position that if we say that any person should feel safe at a venue, this statement includes our speakers that step up to share knowledge and experience. CFP committees are tasked to ensure that talks are on topic for the venue they are selected for. Speaker witch-hunts are harassment too.

BruCON is a non-profit event dedicated to support and contribute to the information security community.

You can read more about the events at BSides San Francisco 2013 here: http://violetblue.tumblr.com/post/44107008572/what-happened-with-my-security-bsides-talk http://www.securitybsides.com/w/page/35868077/BSidesSanFrancisco http://adainitiative.org/2013/02/keeping-it-on-topic-the-problem-with-discussing-sex-at-technical-conferences/

Be who you are, allow others to be themselves and if push comes to shove, let us know how we can help.

Assume good faith.

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