Legislation

The #SEETHEABUSE research and policy development programme seeks to amplify survivor experience and increase pressure for real change by addressing these problems head o. It undertakes a comprehensive review of existing evidence of abuse gymnastics, and new research to capture the scale of the problem. Its objectives are to:

  • Identify and quantify major forms of abuse in gymnastics and the relationship between them, including coercive control and non-contact physical abuse (NCPA)

  • Provide a comprehensive review of existing evidence and undertaking new research to establish the true scale of the problem

  • Identify the conditions that contribute to vulnerability and risk of harm, as well as successful and potential opportunities for prevention and protection

  • Develop frameworks and guidelines for diverse user groups – including, most importantly, gymnasts, including survivors of abuse, as well as guardians, institutional bodies, policy-makers and lawyers.

Policy

The #SEETHEABUSE research and policy development programme seeks to amplify survivor experience and increase pressure for real change by addressing these problems head o. It undertakes a comprehensive review of existing evidence of abuse gymnastics, and new research to capture the scale of the problem. Its objectives are to:

  • Identify and quantify major forms of abuse in gymnastics and the relationship between them, including coercive control and non-contact physical abuse (NCPA)

  • Provide a comprehensive review of existing evidence and undertaking new research to establish the true scale of the problem

  • Identify the conditions that contribute to vulnerability and risk of harm, as well as successful and potential opportunities for prevention and protection

  • Develop frameworks and guidelines for diverse user groups – including, most importantly, gymnasts, including survivors of abuse, as well as guardians, institutional bodies, policy-makers and lawyers.