Anti-Bullying Policy
St.Annes Cricket Club will not accept or condone bullying and will address all forms of bullying.
Everybody involved with Cricket, whatever their role, has a responsibility to work to stop bullying.
Action to Help the Victim and Prevent Bullying at this Cricket Club
An individual should
- Take all signs of bullying very seriously.
- Encourage all Young People to speak and share their concerns, help the victim to speak out and tell the person in charge or someone in authority. Create an open environment.
- Investigate all allegations and take action to ensure the victim is safe. Speak with the victim and the bully/ies separately.
- Reassure the victim that you can be trusted and will help them, although do not promise that you will tell what has been said.
- Keep a record of what is said (what happened, by whom, when).
- Report any concerns to the Child Welfare Officer or Deputy.
Action towards the Bully/ies
- Talk with the bully/ies, explain the situation and try to get the bully/ies to understand the consequences of his/her/their behaviour. Seek an apology to the victim/s.
- Inform the bully/ies parents/guardians/carers.
- Insist on the return of borrowed items and that the bully/ies compensate the victim.
- Provide any support required by the victim's coach.
- Impose sanctions as necessary after consultation with the Club's Executive.
- Encourage and support the bully/ies to change behaviour.
- Hold meetings with the family/ies to report on progress.
- Keep a written record of action taken.
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