Event:2015/02/15 CDC

Agenda:

 * Present: Sarah, DK, Niki, Jen


 * Conflict between Kwe & Darin
 * Recap of conflict between Kwe & Darin
 * Mediation was arranged for today but because Darin was found in the building after being asked not to return until mediation, Kwe left and is not present.
 * Not our place to figure out who started conflict / who is "right"
 * Need to find a good way to address Kwe's use of space
 * SP will initiate

** At what point are conflicts brought to the larger community for resolution? *** How can we encourage people to resolve conflicts on their own before appealing to mediators and groups for help? ****    ** Are there guidelines or restraints about timeline that we want to suggest for handling conflict? *** Conflict Steward and Mediator to be identified within one week, they determine a reasonable time within which the resolution process can begin ** Who is responsible for identifying conflict stewards and mediators? ** Who is responsible for seeking resolution? *** People asked to leave the space to be provided with a hard copy of the conflict resolution policy and told that they can pursue resolution, should they so desire. ** What about individuals who are not affiliated with any member collective? ** What is the role of the CDC with respect to conflict resolution? *** Helping people to identify mediators and conflict stewards *** Advocating on behalf of unaffiliated groups or members and people who want to remain anonymous *** CDC could propose bans to the delegates, who would vote on it before the ban being enacted
 * Clarifications to the conflict resolution policy:


 * Clarifying Safer Space Policy to include
 * something along the lines of "regardless of cultural background, violence is not tolerated in the space" (Need to discuss - what constitutes an act of violence?)


 * For expanded discussion:
 * How do we foster healthy relationship to conflict in our community?


 * Action items
 * Compile a list of people within and outside of the Omni community who are willing to provide mediation.
 * Sarah P to start drafting
 * Should be experienced mediators
 * Consider hiring outside mediators
 * Should be someone impartial
 * Look into community accountability models for restorative justice
 * Create a simplified version of the conflict resolution policy that could be available for people being asked to leave the space
 * Sarah P to draft
 * Revise DK's proposal to the delegates regarding the CDC's ability to propose bans
 * Niki agrees to be responsible for getting a revised proposal on the pad / sent to consensus list