Se estima que la violencia sexual en Europa afecta a uno de cada cinco niños
Esto incluye los tocamientos, la violación, el acoso sexual, el estupro, el exhibicionismo, la explotación en la prostitución y la pornografía, la violencia sexual en línea y el chantaje sexual
El abuso sexual a menudo deja terribles cicatrices
ABUSO DE PODER Y CONFIANZA
Entre el 70% y el 85% de los niños conocen a sus agresores
La inmensa mayoría de los niños son víctimas de personas "de confianza"
EN EL DEPORTE TAMBIEN HAY ABUSO
Existen varios factores de riesgo en el deporte:
alta tolerancia a la violencia y a las lesiones
un liderazgo autoritario y relaciones de poder desequilibradas entre entrenadores y deportistas
se trata de evitar los escándalos: los casos se silencian
sector dominado por los hombres
el contacto físico es a menudo indispensable
importancia de la recompensa
a menudo se toleran las conductas sexuales inapropriadas, se acepta la discriminación y la desigualdad entre hombres y mujeres
situaciones potenciales de riesgo: vestuarios, duchas, viajes, noches fuera de casa
A los niños y las niñas les cuesta hablar del abuso sexual
Se estima que 1/3 de las víctimas nunca se lo contará a nadie
Algunos niños no son capaces de reconocer el abuso: niños muy pequeños, con discapacidades…
Miedo de que nadie les crea, miedo de las consecuencias: venganza, impacto sobre la familia, la carrera o la reputación
Vergüenza y culpabilidad
Los niños no saben a quién decírselo
Se espera que los deportistas sean fuertes, la vulnerabilidad se considera debilidad
Confusión: algunos niños creen estar viviendo una relación amorosa
LOS ADULTOS DEBEN ROMPER EL SILENCIO
El deporte debería ser un entorno seguro y empoderador para TODOS los niños y niñas
Corresponde a los adultos prevenir el abuso, proteger la infancia y ayudar a luchar contra la impunidad
Los que rompen el silencio
Son deportistas, entrenadores y entrenadoras, líderes de opinión que SE COMPROMETEN a tomar y promover MEDIDAS concretas para acabar con el abuso sexual infantil en el deporte
"I excel at my sport thanks to the safe and healthy environment that I have enjoyed from the beginning of my career. I know that not all children are so lucky. I will do everything at my level to have codes of conduct implemented in my sport, to minimise risks and to know how to deal with them"
"I have become a fulfilled woman, a CEO and a caring mother who listens to her children. I wish that, if they decide to do sport, that they can do it in a healthy environment where anyone is free to speak up"
"Sport is my life. I’m enjoying its many benefits since my early childhood. We, the athletes, have to speak up. We must fight to protect sports values and for sport grounds to remain environments where all children can develop to their full potential, regardless of their origins. I will encourage other athletes to join this cause."
"At the age of 15, I was a national Champion in gymnastics and participated in the Moscow Olympics. I am a survivor of child sexual abuse in sport. It took me over 30 years to find my #voice. Today I support survivors and work to promote safe and protective sporting environments. It is the adults’ responsibility to keep children safe, healthy and happy. We must break the silence and #StartToTalk"
"There is no moment as beautiful as childhood to truly live sport. Sport holds the unique power to make girls and boys dream while, at the same time, teaching them how to live life. We, the people in the world of sport, have a moral obligation to fight for this world to be always safe and comforting for all children — anywhere in the world and regardless of their background."
"A child’s love for sport is one of the most pure and beautiful feelings that exist. Since childhood, football has always been my safe haven, and this is exactly what sport practice should feel like for every boy or girl around the world. Whoever loves sport and cares about human life must be ready to stand up for child protection."
"Many children suffer abuse in their sport activities; adults must work to stop this and create safe environments. There’s no time to waste, it´s time to #StartToTalk and futsal players are committed with the cause"
"Education and strict protocols are needed to identify, to prevent and to avoid sexual abuse that, in 80% of cases, is from the child’s circle of trust. Futsal players are against these actions and support #StartToTalk."
"I became the victim of sexual abuse in the youth academy of Vitesse football club at the age of twelve. For twenty years I walked around with my secret, a big taboo in the sports world. I overcame a deep psychological crisis because of the abuse and now want to help other athletes and prevent abuse. That is why I founded the ‘’Break the silence Foundation’’, which is committed to prevent and tackle abuse in sports."
"When I remember my youth, my sport memories are the most present and allow me to relive the happiness and innocence of those days. This is why, whether in my role as a public figure or a sportswoman, I feel compelled and have always tried to defend children’s rights and break the silence surrounding sexual abuse. Let us ensure that sport makes magic in the life of every child"
Los que cambian el juego
Son gobiernos, organizaciones, instituciones, federaciones, clubs y equipos que COLABORAN con nosotros para realizar los CAMBIOS que conviertan el deporte en un entorno seguro y protector PARA TODOS los niños y las niñas
"Sport has the power to positively affect social groups; it has the power to change them. It inspires us through its values to create a more human society. Leading figures in sport and sports bodies must especially protect children and young people from any kind of abuse within the field of sport, within the sports family. We must ensure a healthy and safe sports environment that contributes to the physical and mental development of children and young people and safeguards the Olympic sports values in all areas and in society as a whole. Zero tolerance for abuse! We fight all forms of abuse in sport, at school, on the field, in the arena! And we say: ‘Break the Silence - Speak out, do not tolerate’. We all work together for a new, bright, modern, fair, transparent and democratic sport structure."
"El Gobierno de España da prioridad absoluta a las necesidades y derechos de la infancia, y a la lucha por garantizarle un entorno seguro, saludable y libre de abusos. La actividad físico-deportiva de nuestras niñas y niños es parte vital en su desarrollo integral. Desde el Ministerio de Justicia y el Consejo Superior de Deportes de España queremos dejar el #abusofueradejuego."
"Los poderes públicos y las organizaciones deportivas comparten la responsabilidad de prevenir y responder al abuso sexual infantil en el deporte. Confío en que serán muchos los gobiernos, organizaciones e instituciones que se unirán a nosotros y, liberando el potencial transformador del deporte, crearán entornos seguros y protectores para todos los niños y las niñas. En este combate no queremos espectadores. ¡Únete al equipo y ayúdanos a ganar!"
"Creating a safe playing environment for children is integral to our social responsibility objectives. The tools and materials developed by the Council of Europe as part of its Start to Talk initiative are extremely valuable and will certainly complement our own measures. We are committed to cooperate with the Council of Europe to further strengthen the protection of children in sport, particularly in football."
"FIFA would like to express its support for the “Start to talk” initiative of the Council of Europe Agreement on Sport (EPAS). FIFA has a statutory commitment, elaborated in its human rights policy, to respecting all internationally recognised human rights. It is in the process of expanding its policy framework in order to address precisely the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Through concrete actions and cooperation in policy formulation between the Council of Europe and FIFA, we look forward to benefiting from each other’s experience and expertise in order to create a safer environment for the youngest and most vulnerable members of our communities."
"Oro, Plata y Bronce is dedicated to the promotion of safe sport, free from all forms of violence against athletes. We support athletes and their families and work with sport organisations and institutions to help reduce risks for children, young athletes and vulnerable adults. We are delighted to join and amplify the Council of Europe #starttotalk initiative."
"With our network of over 14 500 practitioners committed to stop child sexual exploitation and trafficking in the United-Kingdom, we are delighted to support the #starttotalk campaign. We are fully committed to raising awareness of the standards, tools and resources developed by the Council of Europe and to promote the silence breakers’ commitment across our network."
"Given the unique role that sport plays in the lives of children and young athletes, particularly in their education, training and personal and social development, we are committed to raise awareness, implement protective measures in sport organisations, along with the empowerment of athletes and capacity building of Athletes' Entourage to the risks related with sexual harassment and abuse in sport context"
"Futsal is practiced by girls and boys since early years, at school or sport clubs and leagues, and always surrounded by adults. Make a goal playing with whoever you want, but mainly… save every uncomfortable situation for you, don´t be afraid and #StartToTalk. AJFS & AJFSF give you all the support!"
"We are deeply affected by the immense suffering of victims of sexual abuse. What they experience is very dramatic. That is why we take measures to support victims, to act decisively against perpetrators and to prevent more casualties. The #StartToTalk initiative of the Council of Europe is very helpful in this"
"For many children and young people, sport represents a fundamental source of well-being where they find a second family. The trust and confidence normally found in a healthy environment generates an illusion of opportunity, which can lead to situations of sexual abuse. It is crucial that each of us is able to contribute to breaking the silence to ensure a protective sporting environment!"
"The Norwegian Government is strongly committed to fighting all forms of violence and sexual abuse against children. The large majority of our children and teenagers have participated in sports at some point in their childhood. We owe them to fully enjoy their rights to participate in sport in a safe environment, free from sexual violence."
PODEMOS AYUDAR
El Convenio del Consejo de Europa para la protección del niño contra la explotación sexual y el abuso sexual detalla las medidas que se deben tomar
Protege a niñas y niños en 48 países.
Para acabar con el abuso sexual infantil,
el Consejo de Europa ayuda a:
Mejorar legislaciones y políticas
Adoptar estrategias de protección de la infancia para estructuras, actividades y eventos deportivos
Establecer códigos de conducta
Formar a los profesionales del ámbito del deporte
Empoderar a padres y madres
Empoderar a niños, niñas y adolescentes
PARA SABER MAS
El Consejo de Europa propone muchas herramientas que le resultaran útiles. La mayoría existen en inglés y en francés, pero también tenemos algunas en español.
En España, el Consejo superior de deportes ha elaborado una serie de guías muy útiles dentro de su campaña "El abuso queda fuera de juego"
Un proyecto en cooperación con la Unión Europea para proteger la infancia en el deporte
Acuerdo Europeo para el Deporte (EPAS)
Nuestro trabajo para un deporte ético, inclusivo y seguro
Construir Europa para y con los niños
Nuestro trabajo por los derechos de la infancia y la eliminación de la violencia
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