Anti-Racism/Diversity Statement: Through the development of transparent organizational systems, processes, and cultures, Dallas Children’s Theater will create a welcoming and equitable space for the diversity of people we seek to serve.  In building our equitable and inclusive culture, we will actively pursue a diversity of thought and perspective from all stakeholders.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: This report will be submitted to all members of DCT's Leadership Team (6) for review and investigation.  When needed, team members will seek feedback and input from internal resources as well as professional advisors in order to make the right, most responsible, and fair decision.  The incident and how it was resolved will be reported to the EDIJ Committee which includes the President of the DCT Board and other members of DCT's Board of Trustees as well as DCT's BIPOC group. Finally, if desired, DCT will inform you of findings and actions taken to the extent we can.

REPORTER: Please complete each section of this form. If you would like a copy, please provide a valid email address below and a copy will be automatically sent to you. If you do not want to provide an email address, you can use anon@dct.org in the email section.

Reporters may have been directly involved in or witness to an event. Reporters may remain anonymous if they wish, but please keep in mind that this will prevent us from following up with you directly.

Incident Type – Definitions

Racism: A belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities, and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of one race over another; also, policies or actions based in this belief.

Harassment: Harassment is unwelcome conduct that is based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender identity, gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability (including mental illness), citizenship, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under the law (“protected characteristics”).

Discrimination: Unfair or unfavorable treatment based on a protected characteristic.

Exclusion: Actions or policies which block BIPOC folx from full participation in our community.

Microaggression: A statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group, such as a racial or ethnic minority.

Macroaggression: Large-scale or overt aggression toward those of a certain race, culture, gender, etc.; contrasted with microaggression.

Policy/Procedural Violation: A violation of the policies and procedures as stated in DCT’s Anti-Racism Plan.