Safe Para Sport Allies
The project aims to address harassment and abuse in disability sports through tailored bystander interventions for para-sport coaches.
Safe Sport Inspiration Days (27-28 November 2024)
Thomas More is hosting, in collaboration with Ghent University and Sportieq, the Safe Sport Inspiration Days on 27th and 28th of November 2024 in Antwerp (Belgium). We are welcoming safeguarding officers, researchers, policy makers, students, and any other persons who are interested in the field of Safe Sport. More details can be found below.
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Safe Sport Inspiration Days
Registrations for the Safe Sport Inspiration Days is closed.
Day 1 - SAFE SPORT SCIENCE SLAM
We are excited to announce the call for abstracts for the 1st Safe Sport Science Slam to be held on November 27, 2024, in Antwerp, Belgium. We welcome abstract submissions on safe sport research ideas, ongoing or recently published research.
Are you passionate about conducting research in safe sport? Would you like to share your research and learn from others? We invite you to present your work during the Safe Sport Science Slam.
We challenge you to present your research ideas or findings in a clear, concise, creative and engaging way to a live academic audience. The presentations will have a 10/5 format: 10 min presentation and 5 min for questions.
Why submitting an abstract?
- The Safe Sport Science Slam provides a platform for you to present your latest research or new research ideas to fellow academics, safeguarding practitioners and policy makers;
- Meet and network with other researcher within this research field including Profs. Tine Vertommen, Leen Haerens, Emma Kavanagh
- Enjoy the event in downtown Antwerp (Belgium), with some drinks and snacks to close and stay for the Safe Sport Inspiration Day the next day (28th of November 2024).
Convinced? Click here and follow the guidelines for submitting your abstract.
Questions? Contact us at safeguardingsportandsociety@thomasmore.be
The Safe Sport Science Slam is part of the Safe Sport Inspiration Days 2024, organized by Thomas More, Ghent University and Sportieq.
Day 2 - SAFE SPORT CONFERENCE
Safeguarding Principles – Safe Sport Inspiration Days
At the Safe Sport Inspiration Days, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants. Everyone shares the responsibility in creating and maintaining a space where open communication, mutual respect, and personal well-being are prioritised. These safeguarding principles aim to ensure that everyone can engage fully, freely, and without fear.
Care and Take Care
Be mindful of how your words and actions could affect others. If someone raises concerns about your behaviour, take them seriously and adjust accordingly. Inappropriate behaviour may lead to removal by the organisers.
Respect for Others
Respect everyone’s diversity, choices, and personal boundaries. Treat others with the same respect you wish to receive. Ensure that everyone feels valued and heard.
Consideration and Awareness
Recognise that others may have different comfort level, needs and coping strategies. Do not pressure anyone into participating in activities or conversations they are uncomfortable with. Be mindful, respectful and considerate in all interactions.
Support and Assistance
If you feel worried, unsafe, need help or would like to talk about some of the topics covered and/or something that took place at the conference, contact our safeguarding supporters. A private room will be available at the venue.
Contact details for the Safeguarding Supporters can be found below:
- Claudia Villa (ENG): +44 7942 264516
- An De Kock (NL): +32 456 41 86 73
Researcher
Helena Verhelle
Helena Verhelle is a researcher in the research group People and Well-being, research line Safeguarding Sport & Society. She focusses on the prevalence and prevention of harassment and abuse in sports and higher eduction.
Researcher
Tine Vertommen
Tine Vertommen (PhD) is research coordinator of Safeguarding Sport & Society in the People and Well-being research group. As a criminologist she conducts research on the prevalence and prevention of harassment and abuse in sports.
Researcher
Karolien Adriaens
Karolien Adriaens (PhD) is a researcher in the People and Well-being research group, research line Safeguarding Sport & Society. As a clinical psychologist she is working on research projects on harassment and abuse in sports and child maltreatment
Researcher
Jon Brain
Jon Brain (PhD) is a researcher of the People and Well-Being research group, research line Safeguarding Sport & Society. As a Sport Psychologist he is currently participating in the Safe Football Allies project.
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