Our Confidential Contact Person (VCP)

Erika Dechamps

Our Confidential Contact Person (VCP)

As Little League Netherlands, we have set ourselves the goal of working towards a safe sporting climate. This naturally includes a safe environment. Just as in our culture, we strive for the freedom to say what you want, the freedom to be who you are, and the freedom to address each other about unwanted behaviour. All of this, of course, without hurting one another. An important part of providing a safe climate is the appointment of a Confidential Contact Person (VCP)

Who am I?

My name is Erika Dechamps and I am the Confidential Contact Person (VCP) within Little League Netherlands. As VCP, I am the first point of contact for those involved in NK Little League (players, parents, spectators, volunteers, etc.) who have a complaint or a question about the way we interact with each other. I provide a listening ear, give advice where possible, and, when necessary, act as an intermediary between those involved and the confidential advisor or integrity manager of the KNBSB. You can come to me with any questions if you are unsure about the behaviour of teammates, coaches, or others.

You can ask me questions about...

You can ask me questions about the following topics:

  • Bullying and being bullied
  • Discrimination or intimidation: the feeling of being excluded because of your skin colour, religion, or sexual orientation
  • Inappropriate behaviour: this includes any behaviour that makes someone feel uncomfortable. This could be about the way you are approached and/or touched by a (parent of a) teammate, trainer, coach, etc. It could also be when you suspect that someone in your immediate environment is dealing with this
  • The way your child is treated within the team
  • The way you as a coach or supervisor interact with the members of your team
  • The way people treat each other within the team, for example through messages in group chats or on social media that raise questions for you
  • You can also contact me if you have been directly or indirectly accused of unacceptable behaviour

How confidential is the VCP?

As a VCP, I am bound by confidentiality. This means that I will not share any information about you with others (third parties) without first discussing it with you. The only exception is if the matter involves a criminal offence.

How can you contact me?

For urgent matters, I can be reached by phone at 06 – 53 80 33 62.

For less urgent matters, you can contact me via WhatsApp or send an email to: erika@nkll.nl. 

I am not available 24/7, but I will always do my best to respond to you as quickly as possible.

Finally

If you prefer to get in touch with someone who is more independent from the organization, you can also contact the NOC*NSF reporting centre:

centrumveiligesport.nl. 

By phone, they are available on weekdays from 08:30 to 17:30 at 0900 – 220 55 90 (€ 0.10 per minute).
In the evenings and at night, they are available via chat, , seven days a week.

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