Our safer space principle
We want everyone to freely explore, feel included, and be able to show their vulnerability if they want to.
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For this reason, the IICV:
- enforces emotional/physical boundaries.
- continuously improvises and rises awareness around inclusivity, cultural differences, gender ...
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1-What is you emotional state?
Failing is OK:
no one shall shame you, mock you, or hold against you if you say something awkward, or make a “bad” choice.
Choose you level of risk:
we invite bold choices—big characters, emotions, weird ideas, but doesn’t pressure anyone into going further than they want.
2- Are you aware of your cultural glasses?
In doubt check-in with the person
we come with a different cultural background, and what is OK in your home country might not be here.
In doubt, ask for the meaning
Our language is bad english!
3- How emotionally/physically close can I be?
Open Session: Level A
Classes: Level A or B
If you are not still unsure if you can do or not, announce it, and wait for the person to answer yes or no.
Example: "I want to hug you"
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If one person does not feel safe, we all failed as a community!
Everyone shall be involved in safety.
Speak up!
Did something happened that you replay in your head continuously since then?
Did you witness or suffer from an unsafe behaviour?
Do you have a question regarding the safety?
Do you have a feedback to improve our safety?
Fill in our anonymous feedback form!
The full board will receive the feedback, and talk about. If necessary an external safety officer will be consulted and action will be taken.