Purpose:

This policy is intended to specify policies and procedures that affect all operations of the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program of Boulder County. This written policy is also a resource for staff members to clarify their understanding of discrimination and what VORP cannot and will not tolerate.
 
The standards, rules, and personnel policies as outlined in this manual are not intended to place unreasonable restrictions on any employee but are necessary for the efficient, professional and orderly conduct of VORP’s business.

VORP reserves the right to interpret, change, modify, amend, suspend, or cancel in whole or in part any of the contents of this policy. In the spirit of consensus and teamwork, the Board of Directors will attempt to inform employees of any such changes prior to implementation. However, the Board reserves the right to implement such changes without prior notice if deemed necessary for the successful operation of the program.

Policy:
VORP believes that equal opportunity is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state, federal, and municipal laws, this organization intends to comply with these laws which preclude negative discrimination because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, or any other protected classification. This policy applies to all activities of VORP, including but not limited to employment, selection of volunteers, grantmaking, purchasing, and selecting vendors or consultants. VORP defines “negative discrimination” to include (but not necessarily be limited to) denial of services, employment, or volunteer opportunities to any class of individuals in a manner that negatively restricts opportunities to that class of individuals.

Responsibilities:

1. Board of Directors – will monitor this policy with respect to Board and individual Director actions and intentions to ensure compliance.  The Board will accept complaints and suggestions related to Board and agency compliance.
2. Executive Director – will monitor this policy with respect to agency and staff actions and intentions to ensure compliance. The Executive Director will accept complaints and suggestions related to agency compliance.