www.sportgvp.eu Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them (Project Number: 101133538). ● Feedback mechanisms: Establish feedback channels for survivors to share their experiences with the response process to use this feedback to improve organisational responses over time. Example of feedback mechanisms: Tool 5 | Women-centered Complaint Feedback Mechanisms (CFM) Tip Sheet | Gender-Based Violence Area of Responsibility, TIPS FOR DESIGNING & IMPLEMENTING GENDER-SENSITIVE FEEDBACK & COMPLAINT MECHANISMS Building a culture of accountability and inclusion Dealing with GBV in sports calls for consistent work towards a culture built on inclusivity, respect, and responsibility. Including management, coaches, and athletes in well-organised initiatives helps all the stakeholders to be committed to transformation. Open talks on gender equality combined with continuous education help to establish settings in which everyone feels valued and safe. Athletes can compete and train in environments free from violence and discrimination by including GBV prevention measures in their daily activities of sports groups. Beyond reactive solutions, addressing GBV calls for proactive prevention and education to have a long-lasting effect. The sports community can propel significant change in eradicating GBV and promoting a culture of respect and safety by means of a dedication to collaboration, awareness, and advocacy (Our Watch, 2015). A major part of cultural transformation also is building systems of responsibility that reward good behaviour and discourage negative actions. Long-term sustainability and significant advancement depend on encouraging reporting, building support systems, and routinely assessing GBV preventive initiatives. Through continuous education, policy development, and inclusive leadership, the sports community can become a beacon of safety, respect, and gender equality. ● Open conversations on gender equality: Organise regular team discussions or workshops on gender equality, GBV prevention, and respect. These sessions should be interactive and include real-life case studies. ● Restorative circles: Sit in a circle with a talking piece that permits the person holding it to speak and the other group members to listen to them. Use guiding questions to support participants to open up about concerns and personal experiences and work together to codevelop solutions. ○ Guiding questions for the Restorative circles: ■ What is one word that describes how you're feeling right now? ■ Can you share an experience that has been challenging for you recently? ■ How has this situation affected you emotionally, mentally, or physically? ■ What actions can we take, individually or as a group, to address this issue? ■ What is one step you can commit to after leaving this space? ● Dialogic Literary Gatherings: Use literature that talks about equality and perform interactive and inclusive discussions. Participants, regardless of their educational background, read and reflect on selected texts, engaging in open and respectful dialogue, while co-creating meaning. Example: “Mentor the mentee: a programme run by peers” As previously elaborated, the “Mentor the Mentee” initiative is a successful tactic for creating a respectful and secure environment in sports. Through this programme, younger athletes are paired with more seasoned, older athletes to foster a partnership centred on support, guidance, gender equality, and GBV awareness. The programme ensures that young athletes learn from their peers in a controlled, supportive setting, serving as a preventative measure as well as a tool for developing leaders.
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