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FYP Code of Conduct

Preamble

This Code of Conduct embodies our radical vision of youth empowerment through authentic self-expression and collective care. As a youth-led movement, we recognize that our power lies in supporting each individual's journey to flourishing while building collective strength. These guidelines create a space where every youth can discover their power, honor their truth, and support others' growth.

How This Code Works

  • Must Standards: Clear rules that protect our community. Violations require immediate attention.
  • Growth Practices: Guidelines for personal development, recognizing each person's unique path.
  • Support Resources: Tools and community support for learning and growth.
  • Accountability Process: Focus on learning, repair, and community healing.

Core Standards & Practices

1. Honor Self-Love & Well-being

Because our individual flourishing powers collective change

Must Standards

When you encounter someone's self-care practice:

  • Respect it without judgment, even if different from yours
  • Never mock, shame, or criticize their well-being choices
  • Honor their time-off requests and rest needs immediately

Violations include:

  • Pressuring others to ignore their needs
  • Shaming different cultural practices of care
  • Questioning or debating stated needs for rest

Growth Practices Start where you are:

  • Define self-love in your own terms
  • Practice one small act of self-care daily
  • Honor your cultural healing traditions

Common challenges:

  • Feeling guilty about prioritizing yourself
  • Pressure to follow others' self-care routines
  • Cultural conflicts about self-care

Support available:

  • Peer support check-ins
  • Cultural healing circles
  • Well-being resources

Cultural Note: Self-love looks different across cultures and individuals. Trust your inner wisdom about what nurtures you. Western concepts of self-care are just one of many valid approaches.

Read More: "The Body Is Not an Apology" by Sonya Renee Taylor

2. Protect Personal Boundaries

Because honoring boundaries builds collective trust

Must Standards In all interactions, physical or digital:

Violations include:

  • Sharing private information without permission
  • Ignoring stated boundaries
  • Demanding explanations for boundaries

Growth Practices Start where you are:

  • Notice your comfort zones
  • Practice saying "no" in small ways
  • Express boundaries in your authentic style

Common challenges:

  • Cultural pressure to always say "yes"
  • Fear of losing connections
  • Digital boundary confusion

Support available:

  • Boundary setting workshops
  • Cultural navigation support
  • Digital safety guides

Cultural Note: Boundaries may be expressed through words, silence, distance, or community practices. All forms deserve equal respect when understood.

Read More: "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" by Nedra Glover Tawwab

3. Practice Compassionate Communication

Because understanding bridges divides

Must Standards In all community spaces:

  • No hate speech, harassment, or discrimination
  • Address impact when harm occurs
  • Respect communication style differences

Violations include:

  • Intentionally hostile communication
  • Refusing to acknowledge impact
  • Mocking different communication styles

Growth Practices Start where you are:

  • Express needs clearly in your way
  • Listen to understand, not to respond
  • Practice conflict transformation

Digital spaces:

  • Take space to respond thoughtfully
  • Ask for clarity when needed
  • Remember the human behind the screen

Cultural Note: Whether direct or indirect, emotional or reserved, all respectful communication styles are valid. Focus on understanding rather than judging.

Read More: "Nonviolent Communication" by Marshall Rosenberg + "Radical Dharma" by Rev. angel Kyodo williams

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