Meeting Conduct Policy

As a professional association, the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is committed to providing an atmosphere that encourages the free expression and exchange of ideas. Consistent with this commitment, AMCHP will provide a safe and productive online environment that promotes collegiality, respect, and equal opportunity for all. All participants in AMCHP activities also agree to comply with all rules and conditions of the activities. The policy applies to all participants in AMCHP activities, including but not limited to event attendees, students, guests, staff, contractors, exhibitors, and participants in sessions, tours, and other social events of any AMCHP meeting or other activity.

All individuals must behave responsibly in AMCHP activities in which they participate. Threatening physical or verbal actions and disorderly or disruptive conduct will not be tolerated. Harassment, including verbal comments relating to gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other protected status, or photography or recording, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention, will not be tolerated. All individuals participating in AMCHP activities must comply with these standards of behavior.

Violations should be reported to the organizer of the activity. In AMCHP’s sole discretion, unacceptable behavior may result in removal or denial of access to meeting facilities or activities, and other penalties, without refund of any applicable registration fees or costs. In addition, violations may be reported to the individual’s employer. Repeat offenders may be banned from future AMCHP activities.