Conflict Resolution

Selecting climb team members

The leader of any Mazama activity has the responsibility for the entire group.  The leader has the authority and is encouraged to screen all activity participants.  If the leader judges that a person is not properly equipped or is not qualified to participate, that person may be denied participation in the activity.  Qualifications to be considered include physical, mental, and emotional condition.  The leader must carefully evaluate anyone who could constitute a hazard either to himself/herself or to the group.  If problems are anticipated, the person should be denied participation.

Handling behavior problems on a climb

If a problem develops with a participant during an activity, the leader may call on the entire group or on any member of the group for assistance in controlling the problem(s).  Some suggestions for controlling individuals with emotional behavior problems include:

●       Verbal reassurance and direction.

●       Interceding action to de-emphasize unstable behavior (to prevent transmitting the instability to the group.)

●       Gentle but firm restraint if necessary.

●       Evacuation if necessary.