Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Prevention Blog Posts
Building A Safe and Respectful Culture
The Mountaineers is committed to building and maintaining a culture where everyone feels safe and respected. Each of us plays an important role in making this goal a reality. To support this goal we have established specific expectations and a transparent process for what to do in the event of a behavior complaint.
How To: Behavior Complaint Form
At The Mountaineers, we strive to create policies and learning environments that foster experiences where all participants feel belonging. We have comprehensive policies so that everyone understands our expectations for how we should treat one another and for how we handle complaints of inappropriate behavior via our Prohibited Behavior Policy, starting with filing a Behavior Complaint.
Announcing Launch of New Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Prevention Advisory Committee
We are committed to strengthening both the physical and emotional safety of our programs and activities. In February 2024, we launched a new sub-committee focused on preventing sexual harassment and assault. Visit this blog to see updates on the committee's work.
Doing More to Foster Safety, Prevent Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
We are deeply committed to keeping our community safe, both physically and emotionally. Recent reports of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the broader outdoor community remind us how much work needs to be done to reverse this troubling reality. We are redoubling our efforts to protect members from sexual harassment and sexual assault.
Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Prevention Committee Recommendations
In October 2024, The Mountaineers Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Prevention Committee released a 13-page report summarizing their nine months of work. The report includes recommendations for actions the organization should take across the next five years to reduce the risk of sexual harassment and sexual assault, and to support a safe and welcoming culture for everyone.