SAFEGUARDING
The British Volleyball Federation (BVF) believes that all athletes, staff and volunteers should feel safe while participating in volleyball activity. We are committed to protecting the welfare and safety of all individuals, proactively preventing any issues that could occur within volleyball, and empowering individuals to take appropriate action where needed.
"The BVF policies and procedures are put in place and reviewed regularly alongside our partners the NSPCC and Ann Craft Trust.
Everyone has a right to be treated with respect and dignity. Everyone deserves to be safe. (Ann Craft Trust)
Our safeguarding policies and procedures will therefore cover young people (classed as U18 years of age) and adults at risk (anyone over 18). We will work closely and align all our processes with each home nation to ensure consistency and professionalism in our approach.
In this interim period, please ensure any correspondence will be addressed in the most appropriate and conscious way.
If you have any questions or would like to raise anything related to safeguarding, please contact the deputy safeguarding lead for the BVF Joanna Cook (jcook@britishvolleyball.org) or the independent board member, Dev Kumar Parmar who is the BVF's Safeguarding Champion (dkp@parmars-sports.com)."
The Ann Craft Trust
The Ann Craft Trust is a leading authority in safeguarding adults and young people at risk. Our aim is to create a world where people live safely, free from the risk of abuse. Through pioneering training, practice reviews and contributing to world-leading research, ACT supports organisations to safeguard adults and young people at risk and minimise the risk of harm.
The Ann Craft Trust has a dedicated team working to support the Sport and Activity Sector. We have a range of resources available on our website including:
• Safeguarding policies and procedures templates
• Guidance documents concerning legislation and good practice
• Regular podcasts and blogs
• Bespoke safeguarding in sport and activity training and eLearning courses
For more information visit https://www.anncrafttrust.org/
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