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Zero Tolerance Pledge

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The Zero Tolerance Pledge, initiated by CASE, is a commitment designed for leaders in institutional advancement to ensure safe and respectful working environments, devoid of harassment. By adopting this pledge, leaders agree to uphold standards that guarantee safety and mutual respect, making it unequivocally clear that harassment is unacceptable under any circumstances.<br /><br />The pledge includes several core commitments aimed at fostering an environment where employees can report uncomfortable or abusive situations without fearing professional consequences. Leaders promise to respond promptly and seriously to any complaints, adhering to their organization’s policies. They are also tasked with developing strategies for engagement and interaction that don’t put staff at risk of harassment or abuse.<br /><br />Moreover, leaders commit to ensuring staff members are not required to operate in unsafe organizational or social settings. In situations where a potential for harassment exists, leaders pledge to take action to mitigate these risks effectively. Should any individual persist in creating a dangerous or abusive environment, the pledge advocates for severing the relationship between that individual and the institution.<br /><br />This initiative outlines specific steps to promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace, emphasizing accountability and preventive measures against harassment and abuse. The pledge is available as a PDF download for institutions wishing to formally adopt and implement these principles.

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Zero Tolerance Pledge

CASE

institutional advancement

harassment prevention

safe workplace

accountability

mutual respect

reporting mechanisms

preventive measures

inclusive environment