After a hectic winter, the board is moving again on processing the LaQueer incident that occurred on 8/3/19. You can get caught up on happenings up to this point here and here.
In November, a task force was created to audit and rewrite CSPC policy and procedures to reflect the current needs of the organization. At the time of this writing, they have invested 216 volunteer hours focused on reviewing and updating process. The team consists of board members, volunteers, members, and community leaders. They have already updated general party rules and are currently examining volunteering guidelines. Next in the queue will be conflict resolution, party logistics, and emergency procedures. All updates to the CSPC policy and procedure documents are reviewed by key stakeholders, such as team leads and volunteers as well as the Board of Directors, and will be made publicly available in an effort to receive ongoing accountability from the community at large. If you want to be a part of the task force, contact policy@thecspc.org, as the task force operates on a project-basis and regularly incorporates new members as they are able to.
In accordance with Transformational Accountability, the CSPC board has prepared proposed action plans for those involved in the LaQueer incident. These are neither mandates nor punishments, but a proposed guide for regaining trust from the community and a potential path back to full CSPC participation. Participants are being asked to collaborate on their action plans. They may request modified or alternate actions, or can decline to engage. Their involvement with the organization will be limited accordingly. We will report on the paths selected by participants, along with a timeline if applicable.
Thank you again for your patience during our ongoing effort to make the Center a more enriching and enjoyable place for kink.