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Child Protection Certificates and Safeguarding

The Sports Confederation of Greenland works to ensure safe, inclusive, and supportive environments for all children and young people participating in sport.

Safeguarding is about both prevention and responsible action if concerns or suspicions of abuse or inappropriate behaviour arise.

This work is founded on respect for the rights, well-being, and safety of children and young people.

Prevention – A Shared Responsibility

To prevent abuse and build trust within sport, we work systematically with:

Child Protection Certificates

It is a requirement that all relevant volunteers and employees obtain a child protection certificate.

A child protection certificate indicates whether a person has been convicted of offences related to abuse against children and is an important tool for ensuring safe environments.

Clear Roles and Responsibilities

Associations should ensure:

Clear division of responsibilities between coaches, leaders, and the board.
Clear expectations regarding behaviour and communication.
Transparency around activities involving children.

Culture and Values

A safe sporting environment is characterised by:

Respectful behaviour and communication.
A focus on community, inclusion, and well-being.
Open dialogue between children, parents, and adults.

Who Must Have a Child Protection Certificate?

All individuals who have direct and ongoing contact with children under the age of 15 must obtain a child protection certificate.

This includes, among others:

Coaches and instructors
Team managers and volunteer assistants
Board members with responsibilities relating to children
Other adults involved in regular activities with children

If a Concern or Suspicion Arises

Any suspicion or concern regarding abuse or inappropriate behaviour must always be taken seriously and handled responsibly and professionally.

What Should You Do?

1. Take the Concern Seriously

Listen and respond, even if you are uncertain. It is better to act once too often than once too little.

2. Do Not Investigate the Matter Yourself

The association should not conduct its own investigation or interview the child. Instead, it should ensure that the matter is handled through the appropriate channels.

3. Contact the Relevant Authorities

If abuse is suspected, the matter must be referred to the appropriate authorities, such as the police or social services, in accordance with applicable legislation and procedures.

4. Inform the Association’s Leadership

The board or responsible management team should be informed as soon as possible to ensure that the situation is handled correctly.

5. Protect the Child and the Community

Appropriate steps must be taken to protect the child and create a safe environment for other children involved.

Handling Cases Within the Association

Associations should have clear procedures for managing concerns and incidents, including:

Who should be contacted when a concern arises
How information is handled confidentially
How communication with parents and members is managed
How the person involved is temporarily managed in relation to activities and participation

Data Protection and Confidentiality

All information relating to child protection certificates and any safeguarding cases must be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable legislation.

It is essential to protect both the child and the individuals involved through responsible handling of personal information.