Risk Management_TAS - GKR Karate

• Has anyone been alleged to be the abuser? Record details.
• Where possible referral to the police or relevant authorities should be confirmed in writing within
24 hours and the name of the contact that took the referral should be recorded.
Bullying/HARASSMENT
Bullying/harassment is regarded as the repeated oppression, psychological and/or physical, of a less powerful
person by another person or group of persons. GKR considers bullying as an inappropriate behaviour and
will take all allegations seriously.
Action If Bullying/Harassment Is Suspected
If bullying or harassment is suspected, the same procedure should be followed as set out in “Responding
to suspicions or allegations”.
Action to help the victim and prevent bullying in karate.
• Take all signs of bullying very seriously.
• Encourage all children to speak and share their concerns. Help the victim to speak out and tell the
person in charge or someone in authority.
• Investigate all allegations and take action to ensure the victim is safe. Speak with the victim and the
bully or bullies separately.
• Reassure the victim that you can be trusted and will help them, although you cannot promise to tell
no one else.
• Keep records of what is said (what happened, by whom & when).
• Report any concerns to the Accreditation/Child Protection Officer or the school (wherever the
bullying is occurring).
Action toward the bully/bullies.
• Talk with the bully/bullies, explain the situation, and try to get the bully/bullies to understand the
consequences of their behaviour. Seek an apology to the victim(s).
• Inform the bully/bullies parents.
• Insist on the return of “borrowed” items and that the bully/bullies compensate the victim.
• Provide support for the victim’s coach.
• Impose sanctions as necessary.
• Encourage and support the bully/bullies to change behaviour.
• Hold meetings with the families to report on progress.
• Keep a written record of action taken.
If you suspect a child is in immediate danger, the Police should be called.
Recruitment and Training – Instructor Accreditation Program
Recruitment And Training Of Instructors And Volunteers
GKR recognises that anyone may have the potential to abuse children in some way and that all reasonable
steps are taken to ensure unsuitable people are prevented from working with children.
Training
The Instructor Training Program includes a comprehensive good practice and child protection awareness
content designed to ensure the observance and maintenance of the GKR Risk Management Strategy.
A pre condition of completion of the Instructor Training Program will be an acceptance by the trainee that
they fully accept and understand the Risk Management Strategy and Code of Conduct which forms part of
the Instructor Agreement.
Instructor Training Program
• Entry to the Instructor Training Program is by invitation and incorporates the Instructor
Accreditation Program.
Risk Management Strategy – May 2012