The purpose of this document is to outline and define World Vision International’s policy regarding the investigation of confidentially reported allegations of “Misconduct” (as defined below) by World Vision International (WVI), its management, or its agents. The World Vision Partnership Code of Conduct Guidelines establish the general principle that all employees throughout the Partnership are encouraged to report evidence of misconduct and shall not be retaliated against for doing so. This Policy provides further detailed implementation steps for that principle.