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3.1 General
Resolution of violations of the Code of Conduct is an important function of any professional association. This is particularly true of the Pathwork where confrontation of the lower self is an important part of our spiritual culture. PHANA will support appropriate confrontation and resolution of violations wherever possible. PHANA's authority to resolve the situation depends on whether or not the person committing the violation is a PHANA member ("member") or not ("nonmember").
The following procedures are to be followed when a violation has occurred, or appears to have occurred. Appendix 1 shows the procedures in diagram form. The term “violation” refers to either a clear violation or to a suspected violation.
3.2 Informal Resolution
When a Pathwork Helper believes there may have been a violation by another Pathwork Helper or Apprentice Helper, he or she is expected to bring it to the attention of the person committing the violation if it appears that an informal resolution may be possible and if the intervention is not a violation of confidentiality.
Whenever there is a violation, the helper or apprentice who committed the violation should be encouraged to take the matter to supervision if he or she is in active supervision. If there is no supervisor or if supervision cannot resolve the situation to the satisfaction of the confronting helper/apprentice and the one who committed the violation, the matter can be taken to mediation if both of the latter agree.
When the matter has been referred to supervision, a PHANA member may request that the PHANA Council review the recommended resolution if he or she does not believe it is fair.
When the person who committed the alleged violation is a member of PHANA and has agreed to mediation, he or she must abide by any decision arrived at in mediation.
3.3 Reporting Violations
When a violation cannot be resolved informally or through supervision or mediation, as in section 3.2 above, the matter should be reported to the Pathwork Region of the person who committed the violation. If the person does not belong to a Region, the matter should be reported to the PHANA Council, keeping in mind the right of confidentiality.
If the person committing the violation is a member, the PHANA Council will hear the details of the situation and determine an appropriate course of action. This may include arranging additional processes to seek resolution, recommending additional training or supervision, recommending that the helper/apprentice terminate with the worker involved, loss of membership in PHANA and/or reporting the violation to the International Pathwork Foundation.
Anyone who believes that there has been a violation is encouraged to follow the steps in sections 3.2 and 3.3 and may report a violation by a member to the PHANA Council for resolution.
3.4 Cooperation in Investigations of Violations
Members cooperate in investigations of violations. Failure to cooperate is in itself a violation. The decision of the PHANA Council shall be final.
1. Introduction
2. The Code
Appendix 1: Violation Resolution Procedure Chart
Latest Revision: December 15, 2004