form of Sexual Contact or Sexual Intercourse , their decision to stop , or their decision not to go beyond a certain sexual interaction , continued pressure can be coercive . Whether conduct is coercive may depend on : ( i ) the frequency of the application of the pressure , ( ii ) the intensity of the pressure , ( iii ) the degree of isolation of the person being pressured , and ( iv ) the duration of the pressure .
Function : All travel , lodging , practice , competition , exhibitions , and / or any other All Star related activity or Event .
Grooming : The process whereby a person engages in a series or pattern of behaviors with a goal of engaging in Sexual Misconduct . Grooming is initiated when a person seeks out a vulnerable Minor . Once selected , offenders will then earn the Minor ’ s trust , and potentially the trust of the Minor ’ s family . After the offender has engaged the Minor in sexually inappropriate behavior , the offender seeks to maintain control over the Minor . Grooming occurs through direct , in-person , or online contact .
Harassment : Repeated or severe conduct that ( a ) causes fear , humiliation , or annoyance , ( b ) offends or degrades , ( c ) creates a Hostile Environment ( as defined herein ), or ( d ) reflects a discriminatory bias in an attempt to establish dominance , superiority , or power over an individual or group based on age , race , ethnicity , culture , religion , national origin , or mental or physical disability ; or ( e ) any act or conduct described as harassment under federal or state law .
Hostile Environment : Exists when , from a subjective and objective perspective , conduct is sufficiently severe , persistent , or pervasive such that it interferes with , limits , or deprives any individual of the opportunity to participate in any program , activity , Function , and / or Event .
Incapacitation : Incapacitation means that a person lacks the ability to make informed , rational judgments about whether to engage in sexual activity . A person who is Incapacitated is unable , whether temporarily or permanently , to give Consent because of mental or physical helplessness , sleep , unconsciousness , or lack of awareness that sexual activity is taking place . A person may be Incapacitated because of consuming alcohol or other drugs , or due to a temporary or permanent physical or mental health condition .
Incapacitation is a state beyond drunkenness or intoxication . A person is not necessarily Incapacitated merely because of drinking or using drugs . The impact of alcohol and other drugs varies from person to person and is evaluated under the specific circumstances of a matter .
A Respondent ’ s being impaired by alcohol or other drugs is not a defense to any violation of the Code .
The Consent construct can also be applied to other forms of non-sexual conduct , such as hazing or other forms of Physical or Emotional misconduct . It is a violation of the Code for a Member to engage in Sexual Contact or Sexual Intercourse without Consent .
Interim Measures : Steps taken in response to allegations of a USASF rule , term , standard , policy or Code violation , the USASF , at its discretion , may mandate a Member ’ s participation in cooperative actions or supportive measures . The Member ’ s eligibility to participate may be restricted pending final resolution .
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