What happens when things break.
Conflict classification
- Interpersonal
- Role-based
- Structural
- Ethical boundary violations
Repair mechanisms
- Mediation
- Restorative processes
- Sanctions
- Separation
Protection
- Power abuse safeguards
- Minority protection
- Burnout prevention
Artifacts
- Conflict Resolution Ladder
- Accountability Protocol
Layer Invariants
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Invariant 4.1: Conflict is handled, not avoided
All conflicts must have a defined resolution path; ignoring conflict is a violation. -
Invariant 4.2: Power asymmetry is acknowledged
Conflicts involving power differences require elevated safeguards. -
Invariant 4.3: Repair precedes punishment
Restorative processes must be attempted before sanctions, except in safety-critical cases. -
Invariant 4.4: Safety overrides participation
Physical, psychological, and child safety override all participation rights.
Explicitness Rules
MUST be explicit
- Conflict classification
- Minimum repair process
- Protection mechanisms
- Separation thresholds
Why: conflict avoidance is not neutrality; it’s structural failure.
MAY be explicit
- Mediation styles
- Facilitator selection
- Restorative practices
MUST remain optional
- Emotional expression norms
- Therapeutic or spiritual framing