Participant Protection
The Michigan Alliance for Performing Arts (MAPA) is committed to maintaining a community where all participants can learn, grow, and perform in an environment free from emotional, physical, and sexual misconduct.
To align with national standards for participant safety, MAPA has adopted the same participant protection and background check protocols used by WGI Sport of the Arts (WGI).
For Ensembles Participating in WGI
WGI has replaced the previous SafeSport™ Trained Abuse Prevention course with its Participant Protection Practice (3P) training program. All adult instructional and administrative staff who have regular contact with or authority over participants must complete the appropriate WGI 3P training as outlined in WGI policy.
Prior to working with participants, all adult supervisors must complete the Participant Protection Practice (3P) courses, beginning with Course 1: Setting the Standard. Adult supervisors who completed Course 1 for the 2026 season will take Course 2: Understanding Boundaries and Power in preparation for the 2027 season.
For Ensembles Not Participating in WGI
While the WGI 3P program is currently available only to WGI-participating organizations, MAPA expects all ensembles to uphold similar standards of participant protection.
Each ensemble must establish and maintain its own internal training or education program covering topics such as professional boundaries, recognizing and reporting misconduct, and fostering a safe and respectful environment for all members.
Compliance
All participating ensembles must provide MAPA with an accurate list of adult instructional and administrative staff and confirmation of compliance with these participant protection requirements.
Ensembles found not to be in compliance may have their participation in MAPA events limited, conditioned, suspended, or denied at any time, either for the individual(s) involved or for the ensemble as a whole.
All MAPA participants are required to uphold high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. All employees and independent contractors, including adjudicators and contest personnel, as well as the board of directors are also subject to this requirement.
Reporting
MAPA is committed to fostering positive and safe learning, performing, and working environments for all. It is important for all members of our community to know how to address concerns that may be contrary to this commitment. MAPA has set expectations for the conduct and compliance for everyone associated with any MAPA-sanctioned event.
Concerns of noncompliance should first be brought to the leadership of the group(s) involved, who are expected to follow up on the concerns promptly and address them. Allegations of misconduct or noncompliance with MAPA’s Code of Conduct can also be reported directly to MAPA.
For reports submitted, MAPA encourages you to provide as much information as possible. All information you are able to provide assists us in promptly and effectively responding to reported allegations. All reporters' name and contact information are kept confidential.
If concerns or issues arise that may be contrary to MAPA policy, please report them to board@performmapa.org.
To report your concern, please submit here: