missing language
De-tabooing the topic makes prevention easier, says Kogler. This makes it easier to talk about violence – especially for those affected. “One reason why abuse by children and people with disabilities often goes undetected is that they lack the language and the awareness to be able to classify it,” said the managing director of 100% Sport, Claudia Koller. It often takes five to seven attempts for a child to open up to adults until they even recognize (or believe) what actually happened.
Sexualized violence does not only apply to acts that are criminally relevant, says Kogler, but also to sexualized jokes, the showing of photos or inappropriate invitations. “The guide is super helpful because there’s still a lot of uncertainty about what to do if something goes wrong,” says Poiger.
So how do you react when your gut feeling says something is wrong? The guide shows the possibilities. In any case, it is important to remain calm. It is not always advisable to confront the perpetrator directly. It is often a good idea to contact one of the advice centers listed by 100% Sport.
