This policy emphasizes daCi's dedication to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all involved in its activities, ensuring adherence to ethical standards, child protection, anti-discrimination practices, and respectful conduct.

Purpose: The Safety Policy of daCi outlines guidelines and principles to ensure the health, wellbeing, ethical conduct, and safety of all individuals involved in daCi activities and aligns with relevant United Nations and United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organisation initiatives. This policy underscores daCi’s commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for children, youth, educators, volunteers, and stakeholders worldwide.

Health and Wellbeing: daCi prioritizes the physical, mental, and emotional health of its participants and members:

• Safety Protocols: Implementing safety protocols at all daCi events, workshops, and activities to mitigate risks and ensure participant wellbeing.
• Accessibility: Ensuring venues and activities are accessible to participants with diverse abilities and needs.
• Health Guidelines: Adhering to health guidelines and recommendations from relevant authorities to promote a safe environment.

Ethical Conduct: daCi upholds high ethical standards in all interactions and activities:

• Code of Conduct: Establishing a code of conduct that outlines expected behaviour, respect for diversity, and zero tolerance for harassment, bullying, or discrimination.
• Training: Providing guidance on training and resources to members, volunteers, and staff on ethical conduct, child protection, and safety measures.

Working with Children: daCi is committed to safeguarding children and young people participating in its programs:

• Child Safety: Implementing robust child safe guidelines that include background checks for staff and volunteers working directly with children.
• Supervision: Ensuring appropriate supervision ratios and qualified supervision at all times during children’s activities.
• Reporting Mechanisms: Establishing clear procedures for reporting any concerns or incidents related to child safety.
• Implementation: These guidelines will be implemented in collaboration with host countries for the daCi tri-annual conferences, and other events.

Anti-Discrimination and Cultural Safety: daCi promotes anti-discrimination practices and cultural safety:

• Diversity and Inclusion: Celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where individuals of all backgrounds and identities feel respected and valued.
• Cultural Competence: Promoting cultural competence among daCi members and staff to ensure interactions are culturally respectful and sensitive.

Respectful Conduct: daCi emphasizes respectful conduct among its members and stakeholders:

• Communication: Promoting open, transparent, and respectful communication in all interactions, including online communication, meetings, and collaborations.
• Conflict Resolution: Providing mechanisms for conflict resolution and mediation to address disputes in a constructive and respectful manner.

Policy Implementation and Review:

• Implementation: Ensuring all members, staff, and volunteers are aware of and adhere to the Safety Policy document through information included in the conference registration process, and also available on the daCi website.
• Review: Reviewing and updating the Safety Policy every three years to incorporate best practices, feedback from stakeholders, and changes in relevant laws or regulations.

Conclusion: The Safety Policy of daCi reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants and stakeholders involved in dance education. By upholding these principles and guidelines, daCi aims to promote wellbeing, ethical conduct, and respect while ensuring the safety and protection of children, youth, and individuals of all backgrounds and identies.

Approved by daCi Advisory Board, July 2025