In Alcoholics Anonymous, each group is autonomous and guided by its group conscience. Matters involving who attends a meeting or how behavior is addressed are typically handled at the group level through discussion and informed group conscience, always with A.A.’s primary purpose in mind—to carry the message to the alcoholic who still suffers.

If this situation is impacting the meeting, the most appropriate course of action would be to bring it to the group’s business meeting so members can discuss it together and determine how best to respond in a way that is both principled and practical.

If there are immediate safety concerns, those should be addressed directly by the group to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all.