ETHICS POLICY

• We avoid any practice that may cause discomfort, harm, or misunderstanding.

• All decisions prioritize the wellbeing of clients, students, families, and community members.

• Our work is guided by compassion, prevention, stability, and meaningful connection.

Protecting privacy is central to our integrity as an organization.

• Personal information is never shared, sold, or used for marketing

• All identifying details are removed or generalized before insights are shared.

• Information is stored securely with responsible retention practices.

• We follow all applicable privacy laws, including BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

• Clients, students, and families can trust that their privacy is always protected.

We maintain open and clear communication about how insights are gathered and used.

• We explain our purpose in accessible, plain language.

• We clarify what information is collected, how it supports prevention and treatment, and how it shapes programming.

• We acknowledge limitations and avoid overstating what insights can tell us.

• We never present reflections as formal or academic research.

• When insights are shared publicly, they are accurate, respectful, and de-identified.

Even though our work is not formal academic research, we uphold a clear and respectful consent process whenever insights are gathered.

• We explain why we are gathering reflections and how they will be used.

• We use accessible language free of jargon.

• Individuals understand they may say yes, no, or withdraw at any time.

• Permission is ongoing rather than a one-time event.

• For youth, we obtain both parental permission and age-appropriate assent.

Every person has the right to choose how and whether their experiences contribute to our reflections.

• Participation in feedback or insight-sharing is always voluntary.

• There is no penalty or impact on services if someone chooses not to participate.

• We avoid pressure, assumptions, or any influence that could limit free choice.

• With children, we take extra care to ensure understanding and comfort.

• Individuals remain in control of how their experiences are used.

We treat insight-gathering as a responsibility to the community we serve.

• We communicate in ways that build clarity and trust

• We honour every story with sensitivity and respect

• Our work is shaped by gratitude for the insights shared with us.

• Insights are applied thoughtfully to strengthen emotional health, resilience, and community connection across LMW.

• Our role is to safeguard trust by acting with integrity at every step.

We honour diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

• We approach all insight-gathering with curiosity, humility, and cultural sensitivity.

• We avoid assumptions and work to reduce bias and inequity.

• Universal Design principles shape how we gather and interpret insights.

• Our reflections account for cultural, developmental, linguistic, and identity differences.

We use insights carefully and respectfully.

• Themes and patterns are applied to strengthen both prevention and treatment.

• Shared insights are always anonymous, contextual, and grounded in care.

• We avoid overstating conclusions or applying insights beyond their intended context.

• We ensure that insights honour the dignity of the individuals behind them.

We uphold a reflective, responsible practice across all of LMR&P.

• All contributors follow this ethics code.

• We review practices regularly based on feedback and evolving needs.

• Concerns or questions about ethics are addressed promptly and openly.

• ​We commit to learning, improvement, and responsiveness as part of our ongoing work.