About Philly Pride 365

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• Run operations on site with highly visible branded “Pride 365” shirts.
• Hire a private security firm including special event supervisors who will liaise with Galaei staff, Pride 365 volunteers and security personnel, and government agencies when necessary.
• Each event venue’s security will communicate with Galaei’s Pride’s security liaisons.
• Security and volunteer personnel will have previously undergone or agree to undergo de-escalation training including (where applicable) alcohol involvement, sexual harassment, consent for attendees and performers, rally environments training, and underage guests/family- friendly event training and racial sensitivity training.
• Personnel, galaei staff, and volunteers will be trained on active shooters and other threats
• Personnel will be trained on evacuation exit and communication plans in partnership with EMS.
• Galaei Pride365 will strictly adhere to capacity and spacing policies imposed by any event venues.
• Homeland security will secure the festival grounds with a sweep prior to the event.
• As a black, latinx, trans, and queer led organization, galaei acknowledges measures presently and throughout our history that have brought irreparable harm to trans, womxn, black, latinX, indigenous, and peoples of color. Our goal and mission is to present a pride that ensures the safety of attendees, while also recognizing that safety for many of us means different things. 
• Galaei Pride 365 is committed to ensuring and environment that is free of discrimination and that is fostering an environment a climate in which all community including staff, may participate, contribute, and grow to their fullest potential 
• We recognize and value our community and are committed to equitable treatment of our staff and community.
• Harassment and disparate treatment based on gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, age, or religion will not be permitted or condoned. 
• All galaei staff, volunteers, and attendees have the responsibility to support this policy and to take appropriate steps to ensure a space free of discrimination 

Your Part:

• Consider your power and privilege; consider ways you can be helpful to others around you
• TREAT EVERY PERSON WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY.
• EXAMINE OUR ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS TOWARD PEOPLE WHO ARE DIFFERENT FROM OURSELVES.
• SPEAK OUT WHEN WE SEE HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION IN THIS ENVIRONMENT.
• GALAEI DOES NOT TOLERATE ANY ACTION THAT VIOLATES THE CORE BELIEFS OF OUR RADICAL SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION
• If you witness or experience an act of violence contact our partner organization at the anti violence project 
• If you identify a potential threat, including discrimination, violence, hate, or even an unattended bag, call 911 immediately.
• Avoid attending events alone, when possible. Designate a "Pride Buddy," and do not leave your friends alone.
• Advise someone who won't be with you of your whereabouts and of any change of plans.
• Keep electronics charged and bring additional battery power.
• Write down your emergency contacts in the event your phone dies.
• Trust your instincts. Remove yourself from situations where you feel unsafe.
• Notify event organizers of any harassment or threats for immediate support.
• Speak up and be loud to alert bystanders to identify violence and deter it
• Record what is happening - take videos on your phone, if possible. Stay safe.
• Offer support to survivors - offer what you can.
• Keep your money in a safe place.
• Don't drive if you have been drinking or taking anything that can impair your decision
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• Designate an emergency meet up spot in the event you get separated from your group.