***If you need immediate assistance, please contact your local authorities.***
safesportreport@worldparavolley.org
to report non-emergency cases.
*additional reporting resources will be added here as they become available, including anonymous methods.
World ParaVolley prioritizes the safeguarding of all athletes, coaches, technical officials and volunteers involved in participating in its activities. The WPV Board established the Safeguarding Integrity Commission to oversee the implementation of an organisation-wide safeguarding policy and program system. At WPV international tournaments a Safeguarding Officer is identified to facilitate reporting, and help provide additional support and guidance. Reports are made directly to WPV at safesportreport@worldparavolley.org.
Safeguarding Resources
- Safeguarding Integrity Commission
Team Leader: Interim Team Leader, Sven Ritter (GER)
Members:
Mikael Bartholdy (CAN)
Chrissy Benz (CAN)
Phil Doorgachurn(AUS)
Guylaine Dumont (CAN)
Hassan Hajir Sharif (KEN)
Wayne Hellquist (CAN)
Laura Inlow (USA) *Chairperson of Incident Review Sub-Committee
Sari Mannersuo (FIN)
Kupakwashe Desmond Mukurmbira (ZIM)
Gordon Neale (GBR)
Dato’M Rajasekaran (MAS)
Sven Ritter (GER)
Anna Tomas (PHI)
Mikiko Yasuda (JPN)SIC INCIDENT REVIEW PANEL:
Laura Inlow (USA) *Chairperson of Incident Review Sub-Committee
Kupakwashe Desmond Mukurmbira (ZIM)
Dato’M Rajasekaran (MAS)
Hassan Hajir Sharif (KEN)WPV Board Advisors:
Barry Couzner OAM (AUS)
Louise Ashcroft (CAN)
Lori Okimura (USA)
Anton Raimondo (RSA)SIC & Incident Panel email: safeguarding@worldparavolley.org
Reporting email: safesportreport@worldparavollley.orgWorld ParaVolley Stengthens Commitment to Safeguarding
World ParaVolley is conducting open recruitment for experienced individuals to participate in the following areas of its global safeguarding programme. All positions require prior safeguarding expertise and are subject to WPV Board Appointments and Approval.
- Members of the WPV Safeguarding Integrity Commission (Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, General Manager, Membership, and other lead positions open).
- Experienced individuals to serve as potential panelists to adjudicate cases on behalf of the S.I.C. Incident Review Subcommittee. Reporting to the subcommittee co-chairs.
- Agencies and associations working actively in the safeguarding industry to affiliate its educational programs with World ParaVolley.
Interested parties must send their EOI and credentials, CV, documentation to Sven Ritter, WPV S.I.C. interim team leader, at safeguarding@worldparavolley.org
- Safeguarding Regulations and Forms
Non-Accidental Violence and Abuse in ParaVolley Sport
Non-accidental harms are defined as any unwelcome sexual harassment and/or abuse, financial abuse, bullying and emotional abuse, hazing, neglect, physical abuse and child exploitation. Non-accidental harms undermine both the mental and physical health of the athlete and the integrity of sport.
- Facts and Figures
- Educational Resources
Below are some recommended courses and educational webinars to assist with educating our community about athlete-centered safeguarding.
- WPV Presents: “Safeguarding, It’s Everyone’s Responsibility”.
- Safe Sport International: Education, Training and Consultancy Website.
- FIFA Guardians Safeguarding Program.
- Paul Stewart/High Speed Training: Safeguarding In Sport Course
- Darkness to Light “Stewards of Children” Courses
- Abuse and Harassment Out of Play Course (Brazil)
- Reporting or Consulting Agencies (In case of emergency, contact local authorities)
*The following are independent agencies that govern reporting cases in specific areas of jurisdiction, or geographic area. To contribute feedback or add any official agencies to this list, please email safeguarding@worldparavolley.org
Reporting or Consulting Agencies
- Australia
- Canada
- Safe Sport Canada
- The 24h Mental Health Crisis Line +1-833-456-4566 | Text: 45645
- The 24h LifeWorks hotline: +1-844-240-2990
- Canadian Sport Helpline
- Egypt
- England
- Ghana
- Germany
- India
- Ireland
- Kenya
- Morocco
- New Zealand
- Scotland
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Switzerland
- United States
- Courage First Athlete Helpline (Counseling and resources – call, chat, email, text)
- The U.S. Center for SafeSport
- Child Help Hotline
- Affiliated or Recognized Organizations
- Safe Sport International (Worldwide)
- International Safeguards for Children in Sport (Worldwide)
- International Paralympic Committee (IPC) (Worldwide)
- Centre for Sports and Human Rights (Worldwide)
- The Army of Survivors
- Council of Europe Safe Sport
- UNICEF
- Laureus (Worldwide)
- Safe Sport International (Worldwide)