Safe sports and youth activities this summer

This summer, many children will take part in events and youth activities across the country. It is important that those involved in organizing and running such activities are aware of their responsibilities, can recognize the signs of abuse, and know where to turn if there is any suspicion that a child has been subjected to violence.

A working group composed of the Government Agency for Children and Family, the Directorate of Health, Home and School, the Equality Office, the police, the Directorate of Education and School Services, the Emergency Line, SAFT – the Media Commission, the Association of Local Authorities in Iceland, and the Communications Counselor for Sports and Youth Activities has prepared a useful information letter.

The letter includes:

• educational material on preventing sexual and gender-based violence and harassment,

• a checklist for recruitment,

• guidelines for obtaining criminal record checks,

• and a unified response plan for youth work.

Information Letter on Safe and Violence-Free Sports and Youth Activities

If there is any suspicion of abuse against a child, it must always be reported to 112, child protection services, and/or the police.

For more information, please contact:
Kristín Skjaldardóttir – samskiptaradgjafi@samskiptaradgjafi.is
Ólöf Ásta Farestveit – bofs@bofs.is
Alfa Dröfn Jóhannsdóttir – alfa@samband.is