Around Town DC Rules and Regulations

These Rules and Regulations apply to anyone (staff members, participants, etc.) at any time while participating in Around Town DC (ATDC) programs.

The infractions below are not all-inclusive. The steps of progressive discipline applied to violations of the Rules and Regulations include one or more of the following: verbal counseling, writing warning, suspension, and discharge. The appropriate steps depend on the nature and severity of the violation. Direct impact on member and staff safety may result in a higher level of discipline.  All criminal activity will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Violations

  1. Single or chronic behaviors deemed by the Program Director to be inappropriate, rude, unprofessional, or disrespectful.
  2. Harassing, abusive or coercive behavior, intimidating and/or bullying behavior.
  3. In keeping with the organization’s zero-tolerance of workplace violence, any behavior considered by management to be threatening behavior.
  4. Willful misuse, destruction, theft or damage to individuals or property.
  5. Violation of safety policies and procedures or negligence, which results in personal injury, potential personal injury or damage to equipment.
  6. Gambling on premises; unauthorized collections (including monies) and/or solicitations on the premises.
  7. Theft, fraud or attempted theft or fraud.
  8. Stating racial, ethnic, religious or sexual slurs to any individual.
  9. Using vulgar language, loud conversations, abusive language and profanity in the presence of any individual.
  10. Smoking anywhere within any of the buildings.
  11. Fighting or attempting bodily injury or bodily harm to any individual.
  12. Coming to a program under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any controlled substance, including marijuana, not prescribed by a physician; improper distribution or sale of any intoxicant or controlled substances. Refusal to leave a building at regularly scheduled closing time.
  13. Vandalism or littering in any of the sites or on their grounds.
  14. Lack of personal cleanliness and good hygiene.