Indigenous Peoples Movement
  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • Welcome from the Executive Director
    • Red Road Institute
  • Take Action
    • Action Center
    • Protect Native Children in South Dakota
    • Free Leonard Peltier
    • Representation for the Cherokee Nation
    • Tell Harvard to Return our Relatives
    • Teach Indigenous History
    • Demand Change from Muscatine, Iowa
  • Join the Movement
    • Become a Member
    • Become a Partner Organization
    • Volunteer
    • Start an IPM Chapter
    • Presidential Volunteer Service Award
  • Community Projects
    • Warm the Rez Project
    • Cool Down the Rez
  • Media
    • Indigenous Peoples Leadership and Human Rights Center
    • The Red Road Chronicles Podcast
    • IPM Tribal Times
    • IPM TV
    • IPM Voices
  • Events
  • Store
  • Connect With Us
    • Donate to IPM
    • Contact Us

Corrections Policy

  • Home
  • / Corrections Policy

Purpose:
To maintain trust, integrity, and transparency with our readers, viewers, stakeholders, and the general public, [Organization’s Name] is committed to correcting errors promptly and transparently. This policy outlines the process for identifying, addressing, and rectifying mistakes.

1. Identification of Errors:

  • Errors can be identified by our internal team, including editors, writers, researchers, and other staff members.
  • We also value feedback from our readers, viewers, or any external stakeholders and encourage them to report any discrepancies they notice.

2. Reporting Errors:

  • Errors can be reported through our dedicated email, feedback forms, or other communication channels.
  • The report should provide details about the content in question, the potential mistake, and, if possible, evidence or clarification of the correct information.

3. Verification:

  • Upon receiving a report of a potential error, the content will be promptly reviewed.
  • Editors, or designated team members, will verify the claim against the original sources, or with subject matter experts, as applicable.

4. Correction:

  • If an error is verified, a correction will be made as soon as possible.
  • Corrections will be clear and transparent, with an explanation of what was incorrect and the updated, accurate information.

5. Placement of Corrections:

  • For online content: Corrections will be placed at the bottom of the article or content piece, with a timestamp indicating when the correction was made.
  • For print content: Corrections will appear in a designated corrections section in the subsequent publication.
  • For broadcasted content: Corrections will be made in the next available broadcast, and if available, on the online version.

6. Retractions:

  • In cases where the content is fundamentally flawed or inaccurate, we may choose to retract the piece entirely.
  • Retractions will be accompanied by a statement explaining the reason for the retraction.

7. Accountability:

  • Staff members found to repeatedly publish erroneous information may be subject to additional training or review processes.
  • We recognize that mistakes can happen and prioritize learning and improving over punitive measures.

8. Continuous Improvement:

  • We will periodically review our corrections policy and procedures to enhance accuracy and transparency.
  • Feedback on the corrections process itself is welcome, as it helps improve our overall approach.

9. Contact:

  • For corrections, please contact: [Email Address/Phone Number].
  • Please provide as much detail as possible to expedite the verification process.
Categories
  • News
  • Press
Featured Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9BsWhjX1Fw
View All Videos
Popular News
IPM Responds to Muscatine, IA for Misrepresentation of Indigenous Trauma
2 October, 2023
IPM Responds to Affirmative Action Decision by Supreme Court
2 October, 2023
IPM Responds to Gross Violation of Human Rights at Thacker Pass
2 October, 2023
More News