Safe Sport
Volleyball Yukon & Volleyball Canada 

Volleyball Yukon and Volleyball Canada is committed to a sport environment free from abuse that is safe for all participants.
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All members of Volleyball Yukon and Volleyball Canada must understand and enforce their role in Safe Sport. 

ITP Sport

Volleyball Yukon has a partnership with ITP Sport, an Independent Third Party that will handle concerns related to conduct and safety within our sanctioned activities. ITP Sport provides a neutral and impartial service to ensure that all reports are managed professionally and fairly. This partnership enables: 

• Clear and transparent processes for reporting and resolving concerns. 
• A dedicated service to address Safe Sport concerns and Code of Conduct violations in our community. 

ITP Sport operates independently to ensure impartiality and fairness in addressing complaints. Their responsibilities include: 

• Complaint Intake: Receiving and managing complaints through their reporting platform. 
• Investigation and Resolution: Conducting impartial investigations and working towards fair resolutions. 
• Confidentiality: Maintaining confidentiality throughout the complaint process to protect all parties involved. 
• Reporting: Providing periodic updates and final outcomes of complaints to Volleyball Yukon while maintaining the integrity of the process. 

You can find more information and useful resources about this process below. If you have any questions about ITP Sport or its processes, contact Volleyball Yukon.
FILE A COMPLAINT: CLICK HERE

https://itpsport.ca/

Policies

All Volleyball Yukon Members need to be aware of three important Volleyball Canada & Volleyball Yukon Pan-Canadian policies: the Code of Conduct and Ethics, Abuse Policy, and the Discipline and Complaints Policy. 

The Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) is enshrined in all three of these policies. 

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Code of Conduct and Ethics

The Code of Conduct and Ethics is to ensure a safe and positive environment within the programs, activities, and events of Volleyball Yukon and Volleyball Canada by making individuals aware that there is an expectation, at all times, of appropriate behaviour consistent with the applicable core values of Volleyball Yukon and Volleyball Canada. Volleyball Yukon and Volleyball Canada support equal opportunity, prohibit discriminatory practices, and are committed to providing an environment in which all Individuals are treated with respect and fairness.

Every member of Volleyball Yukon and Volleyball Canada who are registered in the Volleyball Registration System (VRS) are compelled by the Code of Conduct and Ethics. Non-compliance will result in sanctions pursuant to this policy.

Code of Conduct and Ethics (PDF)
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Abuse Policy

​Volleyball Yukon and Volleyball Canada are committed to a sport environment free from Abuse. The Abuse Policy is to stress the importance of that commitment by defining abuse and educating Individuals about abuse, outlining how Volleyball Yukon and Volleyball Canada will work to prevent abuse, and how abuse or suspected abuse can be reported to and addressed by Volleyball Yukon and Volleyball Canada.

Every member of Volleyball Yukon and Volleyball Canada who are registered in the Volleyball Registration System (VRS) are compelled by the Abuse Policy. Non-compliance will result in sanctions pursuant to this policy.

Abuse Policy (PDF)
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Discipline and Complaints Policy 

Individuals are expected to fulfill certain responsibilities and obligations including, but not limited to, complying with all policies, Bylaws, rules, and regulations, including the UCCMS, the Abuse Policy, and the Code of Conduct and Ethics. 

Every member of Volleyball Yukon and Volleyball Canada who are registered in the Volleyball Registration System (VRS) are compelled by the Discipline and Complaints Policy. Non-compliance may result in sanctions pursuant to this policy.

Discipline and Complaints Policy (PDF)
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Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport

Volleyball is the only sport in Canada to be a signatory of the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) at all levels of play (National, Provincial/Territorial, and Club). 

Every member of Volleyball Yukon and Volleyball Canada who are registered in the Volleyball Registration System (VRS) are compelled by the UCCMS. Non-compliance will result in national sanctions (see Reporting below).

​The Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) is enshrined in all three policies mentioned above.

UCCMS (PDF)
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Complaints and Reporting

If in doubt about reporting, call, text or email the Abuse-Free Sport Helpline. The complaint will be assessed and you will be recommend to either file a UCCMS complaint or non-UCCMS complaint. 

Anyone 18 years or older has a "Duty to Care" to report and make sure it's through the proper channels. 

UCCMS Complaints

Any complaint that deals with discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, violence, or abuse (as defined in the UCCMS) must be reported to the ITP Sport which has been contracted by Volleyball Yukon to operate independently to administer complaints about alleged violations of the UCCMS.

Where there are admissible allegations of abuse, harassment or discrimination, ITP Sport conducts independent investigations and recommends sanctions against individuals who violate the UCCMS.
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ITP Sport and Volleyball Yukon will report sanctions to the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) who will also maintain a national sanctions registry, which prevents individuals from evading sanctions by moving to different sports or to different jurisdictions.

You may file either a complaint or a report with CCES:

• ​Complaint - An incident involving yourself.
• Report - An incident involving someone else. 

Start a Complaint or Report

Non-UCCMS Complaints​

Any complaint that deals with Code of Conduct and Ethics and/or Abuse Policy violation, but are not specific to the UCCMS must be reported to the Club's Discipline Chair or the Volleyball Yukon Discipline Chair.

Volleyball Yukon Discipline Chair: Taylor Phillips ([email protected])

All complaints received will be reassessed for UCCMS compliance. Complaints will be handled by Method #1 or Method #2 as directed by the Discipline and Complaints Policy. 

Examples of a complaint

• Directly to ITP Sport 
• A face-to-face discussion, sometimes triggered by an email or text, “Can I talk to you about something?”
• Unacceptable behaviour personally witnessed by someone

If it is Safe Sport, anyone 18 years or older has a ‘Duty of Care’ to report and make sure it’s through the proper channels.