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25.
Within twenty-one (21) days of its appointment, this panel will follow the steps of the Dispute
Resolution Policy to determine the appropriate course of action, up to and including a hearing to
resolve the issue if necessary.
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If a hearing was required, within fourteen (14) days of the hearing, the case review panel shall
present its findings in a report to the Saskatchewan Cheerleading Association Executive Director
which shall contain:
· a summary of the relevant facts;
· a determination as to whether the acts complained of constitute harassment as defined in
this policy;
· recommended disciplinary action against the respondent, if the acts constitute harassment;
and
· recommended measures to remedy or mitigate the harm or loss suffered by the complainant,
if the acts constitute harassment.
If the panel determines that the allegations of harassment are false, and are found to be vexatious
or retaliatory, their report shall recommend disciplinary action against the complainant.
A copy of the report of the case review panel shall be provided, without delay, to both the
complainant and the respondent.
When determining appropriate disciplinary action and corrective measures, the case review panel
shall consider such factors as:
· the nature of the harassment;
· whether the harassment involved any physical contact;
· whether the harassment was an isolated incident or part of an ongoing pattern;
· the nature of the relationship between complainant and harasser;
· the age of the complainant;
· whether the harasser had been involved in previous harassment incidents;
· whether the harasser admitted responsibility and expressed a willingness to change; and
· whether the harasser retaliated against the complainant.
In recommending disciplinary sanctions, the panel may consider the following options, singly or in
combination, depending on the severity of the harassment:
· verbal apology;
· a written apology;
· a letter of reprimand from the sport organization;
· referral to counselling;
· removal of certain privileges of membership or employment;
· demotion or a pay cut;
· temporary suspension with or without pay;
· termination of employment or contract; or
· expulsion from membership.
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[The policy also will include remedies that will take into consideration those that are harassed.
These could include apologies, compensation for lost wages or fees, transfer to a new coach or
supervisor, etc.]
[For example: a participant in a program is required to pay fees for participating. Because of
harassing behaviour, the participants drop out of the program. The participant should at a
minimum, be entitled to a refund of such fees.]