No means no.
Children can decline an exercise, take a break and ask to change training partners. Stop, a tap or visible distress means the activity stops immediately.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING
TRUST NEEDS RESPONSIBILITY.
Children should be able to move, learn and belong – without fear, pressure or violations of their boundaries. In sport, where physical contact, trust and adult responsibility meet, safeguarding requires clear rules and people who pay attention.
Our safeguarding framework covers everyone under 18 at Heartcore Jiu Jitsu – including teenagers who already attend adult classes. It includes training, trial sessions, supervised events and related communication.
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RESPECT BOUNDARIES. SUPPORT CHILDREN.
Respect comes first.
Humiliation, physical punishment, bullying and discrimination have no place here. No child has to endure fear or pain to prove themselves.
Listening is part of training.
Children and parents can raise concerns – without proof, and even when adults or people in charge are involved. Speaking up must not affect training or belt promotions.
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SAFEGUARDING IN EVERYDAY TRAINING.
Our framework provides for the following measures:
- Children’s classes are supported by a male and a female coach. Children can choose whom they feel comfortable talking to.
- Contact and exercises are explained. Consent, age, experience and personal boundaries guide how children practise together.
- Privacy in changing rooms and bathrooms, agreed collection arrangements and clear rules for images and communication are part of the framework.
- The coaching team receives clear conduct guidelines. Feedback from children and parents informs ongoing reviews of the framework.
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A DEDICATED PERSON TO TALK TO.
Marie Steiner is our designated safeguarding officer. She does not coach at the gym or hold a management position. Her role is to listen to children, young people and parents, and to help coordinate the next steps on safeguarding concerns with specialist support.
Marie is not always on site. You can contact gym management to arrange a conversation. The address below is the general gym contact, not a confidential inbox directly to the safeguarding officer. For independent advice, you can always contact vera* Sport directly.
Contact gym management: info@heartcorejiujitsu.at04 / CHILD SAFEGUARDING
YOU CAN ASK FOR HELP.
Speak to someone you trust on the coaching team, contact the safeguarding officer or go directly to an external service. You do not have to speak to the person who makes you feel uncomfortable first. We take concerns seriously and consider the next steps with the child’s protection in mind.
Concerns are handled with care. Information is shared only with people needed to provide help and protection. Absolute secrecy cannot be promised if further help is necessary.
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SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE GYM.
vera* Sport
vera* Sport offers free, confidential advice about violence and harassment in sport, including for parents and coaches. It is independent of our gym. You do not need to speak to us first.
Rat auf Draht · 147
For children and young people: Rat auf Draht is available on 147 around the clock, free of charge and anonymously.
Visit Rat auf DrahtIn immediate danger, call 112. Do not wait for an email response. vera* Sport and our internal contacts are not emergency services.
Safeguarding is an ongoing responsibility. Our written framework provides the foundation; direct contact channels and organisational arrangements will be fully established before the children’s programme starts. This page offers a public overview, without disclosing confidential case information or internal working documents.