If someone's behavior makes you feel unwelcome, unsafe, or uncomfortable, that is harassment.
Anime Milwaukee does not allow harassment of any kind, including but not limited to behaviors such as: stalking, offensive comments, hate speech, inappropriate or unwelcome physical contact, recording or taking pictures without permission, and repeatedly disrupting conversations you have been asked to leave. The aforementioned comments or hate speech could be in relation to: age, race or ethnicity, color, citizenship or national origin, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, appearance, clothing, body size, pregnancy, disability, or religion. This list is not an exhaustive list.
Tips
Keep your hands to yourself.
Respect your fellow attendees.
Keep an eye on what you say to people and how you act around them.
Remember, cosplay is not consent: just because someone is in costume, it doesn't give you permission to take a picture or touch their costume.
Ask first, and if they tell you no, respect that.
What to do if you see or experience harassment
If you feel harassed or see someone else being harassed, notify a staff member immediately. You are also within your rights to ask the harasser to stop on your own. Once notified, Anime Milwaukee staff will take any action necessary to stop the behavior, up to and including badge revocation and expulsion from convention premises. We will also take steps to help you feel safe again at your request, such as escorting you to a place you feel safe, contacting your friends or family for you, or contacting law enforcement.
Anti-Harassment Hotline
To report incidents of harassment, we have established an anti-harassment hotline. This line is monitored by the Anime Milwaukee Safety team, in addition to Directors and Executive staff member during the convention weekend only. We are committed to responding promptly to incidents reported via this line to ensure that you all have a direct line of communication to report incidents. Remember, if you see something, say something.
Anti Harassment hotline: (414) 301-1052
Note: This anti-harassment hotline is not monitored outside of the convention weekend. If you need to report any harassment or safety concerns outside of the convention weekend, please email safety@animemilwaukee.org.