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| AYSO is a coalition member of the Josephson Institute of Ethics, and is committed to supporting the Character Counts program. Its Six Pillars of Character are: |
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| AYSO CODE OF ETHICS |
TRUSTWORTHINESS |
- Worthy of trust, honor, and confidence
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- Honest: trustful, sincere, non-deceptive, candid, not cheating
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- Integrity: morally courageous, principled
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- Promise-keeping: dependable, reliable
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RESPECT |
- Regard for the dignity, worth, and autonomy of all persons (including self)
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- Treating others with courtesy, civility, politeness
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- Tolerating other's beliefs
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- Accepting individual differences without prejudice
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- Refraining from violence, coercion, intimidation
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RESPONSIBILITY |
- Acknowledgement and performance of duties to others and self
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- Accountability: answerable for consequences of decisions
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- Pursuit of Excellence: diligent, persevering
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- Self-discipline: self-control, restraint
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FAIRNESS |
- Making decisions on appropriate factors
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- Impartiality, avoidance of conflicts of interest
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- Commitment to equity and equality
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- Openness to information and ideas
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CARING |
- Regard for the well-being of others
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- Charity: altruism, giving
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CITIZENSHIP |
- Recognition of and living up to social obligation
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- Participation in democratic process
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- Protection of environment
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