All staff, volunteers, participants/members, caregivers, or other center users who may avail themselves of the facilities and services offered by Neighborhood and Community Services Community Centers (including senior, teen and technology centers) are expected to:

• Be responsive and sensitive to diversity amongst participants/members, staff, volunteers and the community at large.
• Engage with others respectfully in an environment free from harassment in all forms, intimidation and physical or sexual assault.
• Respect all by committing to appropriate use of electronic devices and refraining from sexually and racially explicit or harassing material or communication.
• Respect all by using polite and appropriate language, sharing resources, and solving problems cooperatively and peacefully.
• Take care of property, keep communal space clean and conserve and protect community resources. Center users will not engage in or tolerate vandalism or theft.
• Self-regulate to the best of one’s ability in a mature and responsible manner and conduct oneself in a way that is safe, respectful and does not disrupt the ability of others to participate.
• Commit to an environment free from loitering, gambling and soliciting.
• Commit to an environment free of dangerous weapons, including but not limited to pneumatic/BB guns, bats, shields, poles, bricks, stones, rocks, pieces of asphalt or concrete, knives, hatchets, axes, saws, slingshots, blackjacks, metal knuckles, mace, pepper spray, metal buckles, chains, crowbars, hammers, clubs, bludgeons or other items that may be used as a weapon.
• Comply with all restrictions on the possession, carrying and transportation of firearms, ammunition, and components thereof in recreation and community centers and other areas where “no firearms” signs are posted.
• Commit to a drug free environment. The use of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, alcohol or public intoxication and the use of illicit drugs are not permitted.

Center users in any capacity who do not respect the Code of Conduct may be asked to partake in a restorative justice process. This process is based on center policies and participant/member needs, regardless of income, age, gender, ethnicity, race, and physical or mental ability, behavior or lifestyle. Every attempt will be made to allow other center users involved to be equal partners in this process.

This Code of Conduct is also posted at all NCS Centers. NCS works in partnership with the Fairfax County Police Department to keep its customers, staff and facilities safe. Thank you for your cooperation.