At BIST we want all members to feel safe and comfortable.

Any form of harassment, threats or coercion will not be tolerated.

When coming to a BIST Group or Program – whether it is IN PERSON OR ONLINE please follow the below:

• Keep personal space boundaries – only make physical contact if invited to do so.
• No offensive language or jokes (this includes but is not limited to sexist, racist homophobic and transphobic comments).
• Do not wear clothing that has offensive language or pictures.
• Do not talk over others.
• Keep phones on silent.
• Do not attend programs under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Only take videos or photos of staff or members when you have permission to do so.

• To maintain the privacy of all participants, you should be alone in a private living space when attending the meeting.
• Please login to the meeting using the same name you registered with. You can change your name once you are in the meeting.
• Do not record the meeting (audio or video).
• Please do not screenshot any part of the meeting. All shared resources will be emailed out to participants after each support group.
• The meetings are meant for persons with lived experience only – If you require a support worker or family member to assist you with navigating the technology, once you have successfully logged on, please have them support you from a space where they cannot hear what is being discussed in the group.

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