Definition of bullying behaviour
Bullying behaviour is when individuals or groups seek to harm, intimidate or coerce someone they may be jealous of or who is perceived to be vulnerable.
How to address and report bullying
To address bullying behaviour successfully, a 'whole club' approach that includes coaches, volunteers, officials, young people and parents is needed.
What is bullying?
The Anti-Bullying Alliance's definition of bullying is:
"The repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power.
Specific issues and topics
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Anti-bullying
Deaf and disabled children and young people
Use of photographic and video equipment
Social media and online safety
Elite athletes
Event planning
Safeguarding in performing arts
Anti-bullying
Sports organisations play an important role in creating a positive club ethos that challenges bullying.
Having an open discussion with the young people in your club or activity regarding their preferred name, pronouns, needs and concerns will help all members to feel valued and listened to.
The first step to supporting LGBTQ+ young people in your club or activity, is to create and promote an inclusive environment and culture for all children, parents, carers, staff and volunteers, not just LGBTQ+ individuals.
Definition of emotional abuse
Emotional abuse is the emotional maltreatment of a child, which has a severe and persistent negative effect on the child’s emotional development.
Photography in changing rooms and showers
A growing number of incidents involving inappropriate or illegal photography of children in changing and shower areas of many sports and leisure facilities are being reported.