I don't like this opt-out personal information thing, at ALL, but here's what I do love.
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Everyone on a team, or working with a team, is able to talk about, and listen to, discussions of the Code of Conduct in age-appropriate terms, and is committed to complying with it.
Everyone working with a team understands acceptable boundaries and behaviors, as well as the actions necessary if these are not honored.
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In my time as both a student captain and a mentor on teams, I've had to be involved with the horrible, awkward, intra-team discussions when someone crosses a line. It's important that the entirety of your team understands what is and is not appropriate behavior and knows what to do when it happens. Not all teams have a plan in place, and I think that's what some of this YPP documentation can help with.
Being able to openly talk about where the lines of appropriate vs inappropriate behavior are, both within your team as well as with those outside of the team at events or in any public venue, is a big step. It might be awkward at first, but that's a discussion that needs to be had. I'm glad FIRST is noting this as a priority.
Think about the thread a few months ago on mascot behavior. It's up to each team to encourage a safe, appropriate, and open culture - and it's on us to report when lines are crossed. Not every student will automatically know that another student or adult making them uncomfortable is cause to come forward. Having the lines of communication open through the YPP Code of Conduct discussions will help those who may not have known how to react finally be able to take action.
IMO, that's a very good thing.