Ontario’s arts sector relies on public funding and artists who operate within power-imbalanced professional environments.

Handling of disclosures through unclear or non-existent processes erodes integrity of publicly supported cultural spaces and re/traumatizes artists.

So, let's go: 

Funding Conditions
Tie public arts funding to demonstrated compliance with trauma-informed and human rights-aligned standards.

Transparent Response Policies
Publicly post guidelines outlining how disclosures are acknowledged, reviewed, and referred to appropriate external supports.

Mandatory Trauma-Informed Training
Require Ontario arts organizations receiving public funding to implement regular training on institutional responses to disclosures, including awareness of institutional betrayal dynamics.

Audits
Conduct audits of arts organizations to evaluate safety practices, with public reporting on aggregate findings.

By signing this, you affirm the importance of structures that demand accountability and protect dignity. 

Disclaimer
This petition addresses systemic public-interest concerns and does not determine facts, liability, or outcomes in any legal proceeding. No findings of wrongdoing are implied. Matters involving legal applications are subject to due process. This petition is not directed at adjudicators and does not seek to influence any decision-maker. Signers' views are independent and do not represent coordinated action.