- Introduction
- GGCB aims to create a supportive environment where any form of bullying is unacceptable.
- We adopt a whole organisational approach to addressing bullying and are committed to implementing structures and relevant training to deal with allegations of bullying.
- Incidents of bullying are regarded as serious breaches of the GGCB’s Code of Behaviour for working with Children under 18 years of age (the Code).
- We are committed to achieving an ethos of respect so as to maximise the potential of all our members when playing or participating in our gaelic games and associated activities.
- Definition
- Bullying is defined as repeated aggression, be it verbal, psychological or physical, conducted by an individual or group against others.
- GGCB seeks to ensure that:
- Incidents of bullying behaviour are addressed appropriately.
- All persons in membership of GGCB or attending our games or activities are aware that bullying behaviour is unacceptable in GGCB.
- Dealing with bullying
- The Code when working with underage players provides good practice guidance in relation to the prevention of bullying.
- If you are aware of or have a concern that bullying behaviour is happening you should report the matter to the Club Children’s Officer, County Children’s Officer, Provincial/Board Children’s Officer or the GGCB Children’s Officer.
- We recognise that incidents of bullying are a breach of the Code and of our Give Respect – Get Respect initiative and all such incidents will be dealt with accordingly.
- The Dealing with Bullying Procedure should be followed.