It is very important that every member feels comfortable and safe within the association. It is therefore important that there is room for conversation about social-emotional safety and well-being, and that people feel comfortable speaking up if they experience or notice undesirable behavior in others. The goal here is to have a safe base that members can fall back on, that efforts are made to prevent unwanted situations, but also to think about how to act if things do go wrong.
For the first two points, the following code of conduct applies. All members are expected to follow this code, which forms the basis for a safe (sports) environment. Failure to comply with this code of conduct constitutes transgressive behavior. It is therefore important that appropriate action is taken in such cases. Confidential contact persons are intended for this purpose.
When you have to deal with transgressive behavior, it is a sign that the (sports) environment is no longer safe. It can raise many emotions and questions, both if you are the victim or if you see it happen. How difficult this can then be, it is best for your own mental well-being if you speak up, even if you have doubts. In addition, bringing transgressive behavior out into the open can prevent it from happening again or making the situation worse. Talk about it with someone you trust. This can be someone close to you, but also a confidential contact person. This person is trained to deal with this, offers a listening ear and can then offer the right help. All conversations are treated confidentially.
ESAC CCP
Marieke Sluijmer and Robert Prins are the confidential contact persons of ESAC. Their role is to provide support to anyone who experiences transgressive behavior within ESAC or has any psychological worries related anyone's behaviour (and effects thereof) within ESAC. They serve as a point of contact for anyone who wants to discuss their concerns in a safe and confidential environment. Any concerned association member can reach out to them.
Marieke Sluijmer
Phone number: +31 6 31511969
Robert Prins
Phone number: +31 6 37333122
ESSF CCP
The ESSF's Confidential Contact Person (VCP) is the first point of contact for the ESAC for anyone who has a question about, or is affected by, transgressive behavior, and would like to talk to someone about it. This person is available to all sports cardholders of the SSCE. More information about these confidants can be found on the website of the ESSF. Below you can see the two confidential contact persons.
Pim van Leeuwen
Phone nr: +31 6 40314985
Email: pimvleeuwen@outlook.com
NKBV VCP
A confidential contact person of the NKBV is also available. The NKBV has two VCPs: Tim van der Linden and Femke Welvaart. You can report to them what you have experienced or seen, and they will help you further. You can reach them by sending an email to vcp@nkbv.nl. Your email and report will be treated confidentially. You can find more information about these confidants on the website of the NKBV.
TU/e VCP
TU/e also has confidential contact persons. In TU/e's words, "TU/e has appointed both internal and external confidential contact persons for undesirable behavior and irregularities. They assist students and employees who are faced with undesirable behavior and help them find a way to end the undesirable behavior." If necessary, they will also help you file a formal complaint with the Inappropriate Conduct Complaints Committee. More about these counselors and the contact details can be found on the TU/e website.