{"id":17876,"date":"2025-06-09T17:47:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T08:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spo-tome.com\/?page_id=17876"},"modified":"2025-06-09T17:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T08:55:08","slug":"safeguarding-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spo-tome.com\/en\/safeguarding-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Safeguarding Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGeneral Incorporated Association <\/span><\/i>Never Stop Playing Sports<\/span><\/i>

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1. Purpose<\/b><\/h3>\nThe General Incorporated Association <\/span>Never Stop Playing Sports<\/span> (hereinafter referred to as \u201cthe Association\u201d) is committed to building an environment in which everyone can safely and confidently engage with sport. We also aim to contribute to solving social issues through sport.<\/span>\n\nThis Safeguarding Policy (hereinafter referred to as \u201cthis Policy\u201d) serves as a guiding framework that upholds the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child.<\/span>

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2. What is Safeguarding?<\/b><\/h3>\nSafeguarding refers to the responsibility of the Association\u2019s officers, staff, and affiliated individuals to ensure that children are not exposed to risks of abuse, exploitation, or harm through our activities.<\/span>\n\nShould any concern arise regarding a child\u2019s safety during our operations, we will report it to the appropriate authorities and address the issue as an organizational responsibility.<\/span>

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3. Fundamental Principles<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  • Ensuring Safety:<\/b> We strive to create an environment where all individuals can safely participate in physical and mental activities.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  • Prohibition of Discrimination:<\/b> We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, or any other characteristic.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  • Prevention of Harassment:<\/b> We do not condone physical, psychological, sexual, or online harassment.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  • Education and Awareness:<\/b> We provide training and awareness programs on safeguarding to all individuals involved in the Association\u2019s activities.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  • Reporting and Response:<\/b> We establish a reporting and consultation system to ensure timely and appropriate responses to issues.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  • Protection of Whistleblowers:<\/b> We protect the privacy of whistleblowers and victims and take all necessary steps to prevent any disadvantage resulting from reporting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    4. Scope of Application<\/b><\/h3>\nThis Policy applies to the following individuals when engaging in activities under the Association:<\/span>\n
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    • Board Members<\/span><\/li>\n \t
    • Employees<\/span><\/li>\n \t
    • Volunteer Members<\/span><\/li>\n \t
    • Supporters and partners who collaborate with the Association<\/span><\/li>\n \t
    • Other individuals or organizations deemed necessary by the Association<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThese individuals are collectively referred to as \u201cParticipants\u201d in this Policy.<\/span>

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      5. Safeguarding Framework<\/b><\/h3>\n
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      • Designation of Responsible Officers:<\/b> A safeguarding officer will be appointed to oversee the implementation and enforcement of this Policy.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
      • Training:<\/b> Participants will receive training to ensure understanding of this Policy and proper behavior.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
      • Safety Checks:<\/b> Regular safety inspections of activity sites will be conducted to minimize risks.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
      • Reporting and Consultation:<\/b> A secure point of contact will be provided for victims to consult safely. Anonymous reports will be accepted. Privacy and protection for whistleblowers and victims will be ensured.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
      • Swift Response:<\/b> Reports will be handled fairly and promptly. External organizations will be consulted as needed.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
      • Enhanced Protection for Minors:<\/b> For activities involving minors, at least two adult supervisors will always be present.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        6. Prohibited Acts of Harassment and Abuse<\/b><\/h3>\n
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        • Physical violence (e.g., hitting, kicking)<\/span><\/li>\n \t
        • Psychological abuse (e.g., verbal threats, excessive pressure)<\/span><\/li>\n \t
        • Sexual harassment (e.g., inappropriate comments, physical contact, sharing explicit images)<\/span><\/li>\n \t
        • Discriminatory behavior or exclusion<\/span><\/li>\n \t
        • Online defamation or privacy violations<\/span><\/li>\n \t
        • Economic exploitation (e.g., coercing financial burdens)<\/span><\/li>\n \t
        • Abuse of authority (e.g., misuse of power to create disadvantage)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          7. Reporting and Response Process<\/b><\/h3>\n
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          1. Receiving Reports:<\/b> Reports from victims or third parties will be accepted via the designated contact point.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
          2. Initial Response:<\/b> The content of the report will be reviewed, and a response policy will be determined promptly.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
          3. Investigation:<\/b> If necessary, we will conduct interviews with Participants and stakeholders and may involve external experts.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
          4. Decision and Action:<\/b> Based on the findings, appropriate actions will be taken, and recurrence prevention measures will be implemented.<\/span><\/li>\n \t
          5. Follow-Up:<\/b> We will provide ongoing care for victims and continue to implement preventive measures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            8. Policy Review<\/b><\/h3>\nThis Policy will be reviewed regularly and revised as necessary. We aim to make it more effective by incorporating the opinions of Participants and stakeholders.<\/span>

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            9. Contact Information<\/b><\/h3>\nFor inquiries or reports related to safeguarding, please contact:<\/span>\n

            \nSafeguarding Office<\/b>
            \nGeneral Incorporated Association <\/span>Never Stop Playing Sports<\/span>
            \nsafeguard@spo-tome.com<\/span>

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            Supplementary Provision<\/b><\/h3>\nThis Policy shall come into effect on <\/span>March 1, 2025<\/b>.<\/span>\n
            \nEnacted on March 1, 2025<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Safeguarding Policy General Incorporated Association Never Stop Playing Sports 1. Purpose The General Incorporated Association Never Stop Playing Sports (hereinafter referred to as \u201cthe Association\u201d) is committed to building an environment in which everyone can safely and confidently engage with sport. We also aim to contribute to solving social issues through sport. This Safeguarding Policy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17876","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/spo-tome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17876","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/spo-tome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/spo-tome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spo-tome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spo-tome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17876"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/spo-tome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17876\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17887,"href":"https:\/\/spo-tome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17876\/revisions\/17887"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/spo-tome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17876"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}