NSDA Belonging & Inclusion Station Intake Form

Welcome to the Belonging and Inclusion Station

The NSDA values all its members and takes seriously the responsibility of providing a tournament experience where everyone feels heard, included, and safe. To that end, the Belonging and Inclusion Station (BIS) seeks to provide interpersonal support to anyone who feels excluded and safeguards against violations of the NSDA Harassment and Discrimination Policy. Guided by the principles of teaching, learning, and healing, the BIS seeks to address concerns through dialogue and educational moments—while reserving corrective measures for instances in which education cannot resolve an issue.

What to Expect from the BIS

All tournament participants are encouraged to seek support from the BIS. Note to students: Please bring an adult support person (e.g., coach, parent/guardian, chaperone) with you when you visit the BIS.

Completing the intake form is the first step in the BIS process.

Once you complete this form, you will meet with a Belonging and Inclusion Advocate (BIA) -- a trained tournament staff member -- who will provide interpersonal support and conduct an initial assessment to determine if your concern requires additional interpersonal support or an inquiry, which may include collecting information from people involved in the concern, providing education and mentorship to the person for whom the intake form was submitted, or recommending corrective action if education cannot resolve an issue. BIAs will keep the information disclosed private to the extent reasonable and consistent with their duties. BIAs are required to notify appropriate authorities if presented with a concern involving:

• behavior that presents a danger to tournament attendees;
• known or suspected child abuse, maltreatment, or neglect;
• known or suspected sexual violence; and
• any other conduct subject to mandatory reporting laws.

For More Information

For more information about the Belonging and Inclusion Station and/or any of its processes, please visit the Belonging and Inclusion Station website or contact bis@speechanddebate.org.