Value Statement
The Socio-Gerontech network organises events intended to provide an open and safe academic environment in which participants can share research, learn, network, and converse with colleagues in environments of mutual respect. All participants in these events are entitled to experiences that are free from harassment, bullying, and intimidation. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, sexual harassment, such as unwelcome sexual advances or other verbal or physical contacts of a sexual nature. Harassment also includes behaviours such as stalking, bullying, hostility or abuse based on age, race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, language, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, health conditions, socioeconomic status, marital status, domestic status, or parental status. Harassment may consist of a single intense and severe act or of multiple persistent or pervasive acts which are demeaning, abusive, offensive, or create a hostile environment. Harassment may also include circulation of written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility toward an individual or group. Such conduct is harmful, disrespectful and unprofessional, and won’t be allowed. All participants in Socio-Gerontech events are expected to abide by our ethics and policy. Any breaches of the policy will be overseen and enforced by the Committee of Trust of the Socio-Gerontech Network.