RSY-Netzer strives to run programmes which are fun, educational and fulfilling, and which encourage young people to take responsibility for themselves, their words and actions. As a general rule, we very rarely have problems on our events, but nevertheless operate the following strict code of conduct to ensure that no individual or group damages the experience of others.
Participants are expected to:
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Behave in a responsible manner as defined by madrichim
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Participate in all educational and social activities
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Treat other movement members and madrichim with care and respect
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Treat RSY-Netzer’s property with care and respect
Participants can expect to:
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Be treated fairly and with respect
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Have an organised programme of activities
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Be within a safe environment
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Have any complaints taken seriously, and responded to appropriately by RSY-Netzer madrichim.
General Rules
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We expect participants to attend and engage fully in all activities.
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Participants are not to engage in any anti-social behaviour (including stealing, bullying, vandalism, disruptive non-participation, or anything deemed to be irresponsible).
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Participants are not allowed to leave the premises without a parent or named guardian - please inform us if someone else will be collecting your child.
Discipline Procedure - Three strikes and out
RSY-Netzer staff strive to discuss with an individual all behaviours observed that are outside of the accepted norms in an attempt to help young people understand the consequences of the behaviour and therefore change those behaviours. Sometimes there is a need to take more affirmative action, in which case all RSY-Netzer staff have been instructed to operate according to the following disciplinary procedure:
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Any participant caught violating any of the above rules will be issued with a first warning. At this point they will be asked to contact their parent/guardian to inform them of this fact.
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Any participant caught violating any of the above rules for a second time will be issued with a second warning. A professional member of the team will contact the parent/guardian to inform them of this fact, discuss means of resolving the issue, and request that they make contingency plans should an incident occur again.
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Any participant caught violating any of the above rules for a third time will be sent home at their own cost and without refund with no further warning or discussion. Logistical arrangements will be made between the parent/guardian and the professional camp staff.
Please Note:
In the event that a programme participant is found engaged in illegal activity or any thing deemed particularly serious or dangerous by RSY-Netzer staff; they will immediately activate sent home. The participant will be sent home without warning and at their families own cost
Being sent home from an RSY-Netzer event will affect your chances of being accepted onto future programmes.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU OR A RELATIVE/FRIEND IS ABLE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PARTICIPANT IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT THEY ARE SENT HOME.
Complaints procedure
If any participant feels that they have been the subject of unfair treatment by any member of staff or voluntary leader, they have the right to submit a formal letter of complaint to the Director of Youth, Students & Young Adults. Any complaints will be dealt with seriously and promptly. In the event that you are not satisfied with the response, you may pursue your complaint with the Chief Executive or Chair of the Board of The Movement for Reform Judaism.
Love your neighbour as yourself - וְאָהַבְתָּ לְרֵעֲךָ כָּמוֹךָ
RSY-Netzer is committed to listening to all concerns and complaints; however, we will not continue conversations with anyone who communicates with us inappropriately, in an intimidating or threatening way by phone, email, on social media, or in person.
CODE OF CONDUCT DECLARATION
I have read the RSY-Netzer Code of Conduct and agree to abide by the terms outlined in it. I understand that any participant caught in breach of the Code of Conduct may be sent home, and I have made necessary contingency plans should this eventuality occur.