Equity

Honor Code/ Pledge for all students participating in the NJSDL

NJSDL Pledge

As a member of the NJSDL, I promise to maintain integrity, benevolence, nonmaleficence, and acceptance of all members of the Speech and Debate community. I will speak with moral principles, professional standards,  equanimity, and respect for others consistently throughout my exchanges and interactions in our league and on a daily basis. I will behave with benevolence toward others through avoiding harm to my fellow competitors, and attempt to understand others’ perspectives. Through compassion and consideration for others’ thoughts and words, I will extend myself through incorporating ethical virtue in my actions and deeds. I will prevent harm through nonmaleficence, to make sure through attempting to do good for others, I will not harm anyone else. I will practice tolerance and respect for all members of my community while a member of the NJSDL.

Should any member at any time have an issue during an NJSDL tournament, please fill out the following form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1a3Ho_V1ASF7s74nCFK1eiRnkM6yni9jsuaQCXSNt80A/edit

You may also contact:

Ms. Kate Clarke-Anderson

Ms. Katherine Burke

Ms. Birge

Ms. Anne Poyner

Mr. Ben Rodriguez

This is our step forward in New Jersey to combat discrimination felt among our participants and to make sure some justice is served for those who may feel their rights have been violated.