Digital Benefits Network

Community Norms & Code of Conduct

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The Digital Benefits Network (DBN) at the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University works with people who administer, deliver, use, and influence public benefits — with a goal of supporting government to ensure public benefits technology is accessible, effective, and equitable — and ultimately increase economic opportunity. We value the experience and expertise from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and sectors. We are focused on cross-benefit approaches for key programs including: food and nutrition (SNAP, WIC), health (Medicaid/CHIP), cash assistance (TANF, basic income), and unemployment insurance (UI).

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Community Norms

  • Be kind and respectful to each other
  • Make space, take space 
  • Normalize using pronouns 
  • Use “I” statements 
  • Be reflective and mindful
  • Be open and honest 
  • Take the best, leave the rest

For virtual events:

  • Use the Q&A feature or raise hand function to ask questions during Q&A. 
  • Please stay on mute unless you're presenting or asking a question during Q&A.

Code of Conduct

The Digital Benefits Network is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, or political affiliation. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. 

When using a digital platform or attending an event hosted by the Digital Benefits Network at the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and participants agree to follow this code of conduct. 

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Harassment, bullying, microaggressions, intimidation, and/or insinuations that are hurtful or interfere with any other attendee’s experience or participation are unacceptable behaviors. 

Harassment includes but is not limited to: offensive verbal or written comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion; sexual images in public spaces; deliberate intimidation; stalking; following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact; unwelcome sexual attention; unwarranted exclusion; and patronizing language or action.

The Beeck Center reserves the right to determine what constitutes unacceptable behavior.

CONSEQUENCES

Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated at Beeck Center-sponsored events. Anyone asked by a Beeck Center staff member to stop engaging in unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant continues to engage in harassing behavior, the Beeck Center may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from Beeck Center network activities, events, and digital forums. 

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please email beeckcenter@georgetown.edu or digitalbenefits@georgetown.edu. You will receive a response from a member of our staff.

We value your attendance and hope that by communicating these expectations widely we can all enjoy a harassment-free environment.

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