Code of Conduct

Violation of the RHC’s Code of Conduct

If a practitioner, parent, Board member, employee, member, volunteer, or anyone else believes this code of conduct has been violated, he or she should refer the matter to any RHC board member, who will deal with the matter accordingly. You can contact us directly by phone or by e-mail marked “Confidential” (to info@rvkhema.is). By due procedure, matters will be taken up at a Board meeting.

In the case of child abuse, the case is to be brought to Child Protective Services, to the police, or another appropriate body, and the aftermath of the case worked on in collaboration with the relevant institution, if this is appropriate.
If there are cases involving sexual offenses, cf. chapter 22 of the Criminal Code, or where other physical violence has been used, the members of the board are required to contact the police.
Breaking the Code of Conduct for any reason can result in a permanent ban from a role within the club or from the club itself. Similarly, any group member who is convicted or suspected of any form of physical assault or abusive behavior will be subject to board process.

The board of RHC makes a decision once the case has been examined, regarding whether to:

– Drop the case
– Decide upon a reprimand
– Suspend temporarily the person in question
– Suspend permanently the person in question

All those who work or volunteer with RHC must sign this code of conduct before starting work. This code of conduct is also mandatory to practicing members and will be publicly accessible on RHC’s website.