Lünen Judo Club Takes Stand Against Abuse, Joins Quality Alliance
The 1. JJJC Lünen has become the first sports club in the Unna district to join the “Silence Protects the Wrong People” quality alliance, a program dedicated to preventing and combating sexualized and interpersonal violence in sports.
Protecting Athletes: Lünen Judo Club Champions Safeguarding Measures
The quality alliance, supported by the State Chancellery of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), was developed by the Landessportbund (LSB) NRW and its sports youth organization, in collaboration with the German Child Protection Association. The initiative aims to create tailored quality standards for prevention and intervention, fostering a strong network and exchange of expertise within organized sports.
Prioritizing Prevention: Implementing Robust Safeguarding Policies
the LSB NRW’s quality alliance provides sports clubs, associations, and federations with concrete assistance to de-stigmatize the issue, implement preventative measures, and maintain the ability to act decisively in crisis and suspected cases. To become a member,organizations must implement ten quality criteria,including incorporating a relevant clause into their statutes,conducting risk analyses,developing protection concepts,and establishing local support networks.
Setting the Standard: Lünen Judo Club Leads the Way
The 1. JJJC Lünen began the process of joining the network in November 2023, working for months to meet all ten quality criteria. The protection concept was presented at the club’s annual general meeting and also distributed in brochure form. klaus Stindt, chairman of the Unna District Sports Association, personally presented the membership plaque and congratulated the club.
Driven by Dedication: A Commitment to Child Safety
Heike Tatsch, the club chairwoman during the development phase and now the prevention officer, emphasized the importance of the initiative: “Creating the protection concept was hard work, but if we can protect just one child from abuse, it was worth it! I am proud that we are the first sports club in the entire Unna district to join the quality alliance and hope that many more clubs will follow so that a good network can be established here to protect vulnerable groups.”
How does the “Silence Protects the Wrong People” quality alliance aim to de-stigmatize the issue of abuse within sports and encourage reporting?
Lünen Judo Club Takes Stand Against Abuse, Joins Quality Alliance
The 1. JJJC Lünen has become the first sports club in the unna district to join the “Silence Protects the Wrong People” quality alliance, a program dedicated to preventing and combating sexualized and interpersonal violence in sports.
Protecting Athletes: Lünen Judo Club Champions safeguarding Measures
The quality alliance, supported by the State chancellery of North rhine-Westphalia (NRW), was developed by the Landessportbund (LSB) NRW and its sports youth institution, in collaboration with the German Child Protection Association. The initiative aims to create tailored quality standards for prevention and intervention, fostering a strong network and exchange of expertise within organized sports.
Prioritizing Prevention: implementing Robust Safeguarding Policies
the LSB NRW’s quality alliance provides sports clubs, associations, and federations with concrete assistance to de-stigmatize the issue, implement preventative measures, and maintain the ability to act decisively in crisis and suspected cases. To become a member,organizations must implement ten quality criteria,including incorporating a relevant clause into thier statutes,conducting risk analyses,developing protection concepts,and establishing local support networks.
Setting the Standard: Lünen judo Club Leads the Way
The 1. JJJC Lünen began the process of joining the network in November 2023, working for months to meet all ten quality criteria.The protection concept was presented at the club’s annual general meeting and also distributed in brochure form. klaus Stindt, chairman of the Unna district Sports Association, personally presented the membership plaque and congratulated the club.
Driven by Dedication: A Commitment to Child Safety
Heike Tatsch, the club chairwoman during the development phase and now the prevention officer, emphasized the importance of the initiative: “Creating the protection concept was hard work, but if we can protect just one child from abuse, it was worth it! I am proud that we are the first sports club in the entire Unna district to join the quality alliance and hope that many more clubs will follow so that a good network can be established here to protect vulnerable groups.”
Q&A: Protecting Athletes in Sports
Q: What is the “Silence Protects the Wrong People” quality alliance?
A: It’s a program in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, designed to prevent and combat sexualized and interpersonal violence in sports, supported by the State Chancellery of NRW, the Landessportbund (LSB) NRW, and the German Child Protection Association.
Q: What are the key requirements for sports clubs to join the alliance?
A: Clubs must meet ten quality criteria, including updating their statutes, conducting risk analyses, developing protection concepts, and establishing local support networks.
Q: Why is the 1. JJJC Lünen’s involvement significant?
A: They are the first sports club in the Unna district to join the alliance,setting a precedent and demonstrating a strong commitment to child safety.
Q: How can other clubs get involved?
A: They can contact the LSB NRW to learn more about the quality alliance and the process of implementing the necessary criteria. The more clubs involved, the stronger the network of protection becomes.
Q: Where can I find more facts?
A: Contact the Landessportbund (LSB) NRW or visit their website for more information. You could also contact the German Child Protection Association.
The Lünen Judo Club’s proactive approach underscores the power of collective action in safeguarding vulnerable individuals. Let’s encourage more clubs to follow their lead and create a safer sporting environment for everyone.
