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RESTORING RESPECT IN SPORTS PROJECT

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The Bulgarian Centre for Not-for-Profit Law (BCNL) is a partner in the international project RRIS – Restoring Respect in Sport, funded by the Erasmus+ programme. The project lasts 15 months and brings together organisations from Greece, Cyprus, Türkiye and Bulgaria.

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

RRIS aims to address racism, xenophobia, sexism and all forms of discrimination in sport through the application of restorative justice approaches. This approach promotes dialogue, understanding and inclusion in the sport environment.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

  • Investigating cases of discrimination and hate speech in sport through national surveys and interviews (Executive Summary of the Research is available here).
  • Developing and piloting training materials in sport environments based on restorative practices
  • Organising awareness campaigns and public events in partner countries
  • Promoting cooperation between sport, education and legal institutions
  • Creation of tools for dialogue and empathy aimed at overcoming conflict and supporting inclusion
  • Publication of an e-guide with good practices, tools and results.

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Sports clubs
  • Athletes
  • Coaches
  • Referees
  • Fans
  • Youth workers
  • NGOs
  • Criminal justice professionals
  • Researchers / Academicss

WHY RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN SPORTS?

Restorative Justice goes beyond conflict resolution. It reflects the true spirit of sport: teamwork, belonging, and growth. Fosters empathy and collective healing Replaces punishment with dialogue and cooperation Builds inclusive teams and stronger group identity

Greece: Social Cooperative Activities for Vulnerable Groups (EDRA) www.edra-coop.gr

Cyprus: Restorative Justice for All International Institute (RJ4All)https://www.rj4all.eu

Bulgaria: Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law Foundation (BCNL) https://bcnl.org

Turkiye: Karavan İnsan Kaynaklarını Geliştirme ve Gençlik Derneği (KARAVAN) https://karavan.org.tr

The RRIS project is funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the implementing organisations and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA is responsible for them.