Safeguarding: Other reporting mechanisms
Other reporting Mechanisms
Concerns relating to safeguarding may be reported using the following methods:
- By email to safeguarding@itftennis.com;
- By telephone to +44 (0) 208 392 4701. This is an automated voicemail service;
- By SMS to +44 (0) 7786 200690. Include ITFSAFE in the message to receive a confirmation of receipt.
- In writing to:
ITF Safeguarding Manager
c/o Integrity & Development Department
ITF, Bank Lane
Roehampton
SW15 5XZ
UK
- In person (at events). Each ITF event has a Designated Safeguarding Officer (normally the Tournament Supervisor), who has the responsibility to receive reports and ensure that they are processed appropriately.
All reports will go to the ITF Safeguarding Team and will be treated with the Strictest Confidentiality. Information will only be shared with those that ‘need to know’ if it is necessary to ensure the safety of a child or adult at risk of harm. Where appropriate, the ITF encourages concerns to be reported direct to statutory authorities (e.g. police, children / adult services).
Out of hours and weekends: You can also contact confidential helplines for advice and some of these for UK are listed below or you should try to find the equivalent service if in a different country.
UK Police / Ambulance / Fire: Call 999 to report an emergency.
UK Police (non-emergency): Call 101 to report a crime to local police.
UK NHS: Call 111 when you need medical help fast.
Confidential Helplines
24/7 help for children
Childline – 0800 1111
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) – 0808 800 5000
Suicide Prevention and Emotional Support – adults and children
Samaritans – 0116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org