Integrity Contact Point

At Swimwise, we believe it is very important that everyone feels comfortable and safe when swimming.

That is why we have an integrity contact person (ICP), who ensures that young people, their parents, supervisors, or other involved parties have someone they can turn to with questions, suspicions, or complaints about inappropriate behavior or physical integrity (such as questions about privacy, bullying, violence, etc.).

Do you need someone to talk to?

Have you seen or experienced something and don’t know how to deal with it?

Our ICPs are here to listen to your problem. They will take every report seriously and treat it confidentially.

Do you have a question/problem that you cannot discuss within your swimming group?

Talk to someone from our ICPI team:

• Erika Heusdens – administrative assistant – erika.heusdens@swimwise.be
• Bram de Bakker – educational supervisor – bram.debakker@swimwise.be
• or email: zwemclub@swimwise.be

Would you prefer to find a point of contact outside Swimwise?

Have you seen or experienced something, and don’t know how to deal with it? If you have any questions, concerns, suspicions, observations, or revelations regarding inappropriate behavior, you can also contact the following organizations in confidence:

• Contact the Helpline at 1712. Experienced counselors are there to assist you. They will provide you with information and advice or refer you to further assistance. You can call, email, or chat with them.
• Children and young people can find a listening ear at Awel. You can contact Awel every day by phone, chat, email, or post your question on the forum.
• For children and young people, there is also a chat service available at www.nupraatikerover.be. You can chat anonymously with a specialist staff member on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.
• In addition to these channels and opening hours, you can contact www.tele-onthaal.be on 106, 24 hours a day, or via chat.