Experience within various sports clubs has shown that there are moments and events where transgressive behavior does occur. Within our club, we want to prevent this. That is one of the reasons why we have appointed a confidential contact person. A central point of contact to ensure together that the way we interact with each other within the club remains enjoyable and safe. You can turn to the confidential contact person if someone at the tennis club makes you feel uncomfortable. If you feel that this person is, for example, bullying, discriminating against, or sexually harassing you, you can tell the confidential contact person.

DDV also has a code of conduct, which you can find HERE . Every member is required to know this code of conduct and abide by it.

What does a confidential contact person do?

The terms confidential counsellor and confidential contact person are very similar, and this often causes confusion. Nevertheless, a clear distinction can be made between the two roles.

A confidential counsellor (VP) supports a victim or accused person (often for an extended period) and can, for example, accompany them to the disciplinary committee or the police. A confidential counsellor completes accredited training. You can find more information about the KNLTB confidential counsellors here .

The Confidential Contact Person (VCP) is the first point of contact within the association for anyone who has comments, questions, or reports regarding transgressive behavior, such as aggression and violence, bullying and exclusion, or discrimination and sexual harassment. If you see or experience something that is unacceptable, you can contact the Confidential Contact Person, who is available to all athletes, parents of athletes, coaches and trainers, visitors, staff members, the community police officer, volunteers, and the board. A VCP only provides initial support and therefore has a relatively short duration of contact. The VCP speaks with the victim or the accused and investigates where the person in question can turn for help and what possible steps can be taken. The VCP is available to both the victim and the accused.

The conversations held with the confidential contact person are confidential and anonymous and take place on neutral ground where the person concerned feels at ease.

You cannot file a report with the confidential contact person; however, he or she is there to talk to you and provide support and advice. The VCP listens to you and can guide you in filing the report. In consultation with you, and sometimes with your parents, they look for a mediator or refer you to a care provider. The VCP can also help you file a formal complaint.

Who is the confidential contact person at DDV and how can I reach him?

Carel Insinger is the confidential contact person at DDV. You can contact him via [email protected].

ALTC DDV Board