The topic of participant protection in the marching arts has seen a vigorous discourse in recent months. AMP Winter Guard is committed to creating a positive, safe, and professional environment for all. With a heightened awareness of our responsibility to the young people AMP serves, the board of directors has revised, expanded, and instituted new policies that will foster a community that treats all with dignity and respect.
See the Code of Conduct here
It is essential for all members have information on how to address concerns that may be contrary to this commitment. A new process of reporting concerns on misconduct or alleged noncompliance directly to AMP. This will assist an individual to connect with the appropriate party to ensure any concerns brought forth are addressed.
AMP has require all volunteer staff to undergo background checks in partnership with the National Center for Safety Initiatives using guidelines from the National Council of Youth Sports. 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.
Through these policy refinements, WGI seeks to develop a culture of openness and accountability throughout all levels of our community.
See the Code of Conduct here
It is essential for all members have information on how to address concerns that may be contrary to this commitment. A new process of reporting concerns on misconduct or alleged noncompliance directly to AMP. This will assist an individual to connect with the appropriate party to ensure any concerns brought forth are addressed.
AMP has require all volunteer staff to undergo background checks in partnership with the National Center for Safety Initiatives using guidelines from the National Council of Youth Sports. 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.
Through these policy refinements, WGI seeks to develop a culture of openness and accountability throughout all levels of our community.