| Intake & Assessment* | - Adaptable Resolution is voluntary and may be requested by either party. When a party expresses interest in Adaptable Resolution:
- Adaptable Resolution Intake: Equity Office staff will meet with the individual interested in initiating the process.
- The party requests Adaptable Resolution by signing the election form.
- The Equity Office will assess if the process is appropriate.**
- Notice of Adaptable Resolution will be sent to each party.
- The other party will be offered an intake to learn their options.
- To commence the Adaptable Resolution process:
- Each party must provide their voluntary written consent by signing the election form. Either party may withdraw from the process anytime prior to signing a resolution agreement.
- The Equity Office will assess if the process is appropriate.**
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| Adaptable Resolution Process* | - Facilitators meet separately with each party to determine their approach to the process. Parties may select from the following options:
- Restorative Justice Conference or Circle: focus on understanding and taking responsibility for harm
- Facilitated Direct Conversation: structured face-to-face conversation between the parties with the support of facilitators
- Mediation: focus only on logistical outcomes; does not require perspective sharing or taking responsibility for harm
- Shuttle Communication: structured conversation through facilitators; does not require direct communication between parties
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| Resolution Agreement* | - Parties sign a resolution agreement to resolve the process:
- The terms are tailored to the parties’ specific needs and requests. Potential terms may include but are not limited to: education or training, taking responsibility for harm caused, interaction agreements, restrictions on participation in the University’s programs or activities or attendance at specific events, etc.
- Once signed by each party and approved by the Equity Office:
- the Adaptable Resolution agreement is binding, and breaking it would result in disciplinary action
- neither party may initiate an Equity Office investigation for the same allegations.
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* An Advisor of Choice may accompany, support, and advise each party throughout the Adaptable process. A report to law enforcement may be made at any point throughout this process. Resources and support are available throughout this process.
** Initial assessment is conducted and may re-occur at any time new information is brought forward.
