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For information on our latest accountability issue, please read this letter to the community.
 
(revised April 4, 2007) ACRe would like to create a space in our physical location and in the work we do to make ourselves open to all our volunteers. We will not perpetuate systems of institutionalized dominance such as gender oppression, nationalism, racism, economic oppression, and rugged individualism, among others. We will resolve our problems within our own community without turning to agents of the state, such as the Raleigh police. The ACRe Council will work to make the space physically accessible, alcohol-free, Spanish accessible, and affordable or as free as possible. The ACRe Council will also work to resolve any problems and/or complaints that come to their attention. We expect people who sponsor events to keep in mind these stated goals as they plan their activities and events . Event organizers are responsible for making sure the space stays alcohol-free, relatively clean, and inviting to all people. When planning, organizers should consider if their event is alienating to marginalized groups and how this might negatively affect the work of ACRe. We ask our volunteers and participants to respect each other and hold each other accountable. Violence and threats of violence are discouraged and considered a final option as a means of self-defense. Sexual violence of any kind will not be tolerated. In order to prevent these problems from happening, we must check each other on our language and attitudes. Macho, misogynistic, homophobic, white supremacist, xenophobic, condescending and disrespectful language can make already marginalized persons feel threatened and may prevent people from feeling safe at ACRe. Also, we expect our volunteers to treat our community space and resources with respect. Anyone who has felt threatened, violated, and/or made uncomfortable by the actions of any person at the space should contact the ACRe Council. Two council members will work with the injured person to address their complaints against the perpetrator in order to achieve a satisfactory resolution. The ACRe Council will then enforce the final decision of the committee. The following people can be contacted with matters relating to the Accountability Statement:
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