BaySpo Commitment to a Safe and Inclusive Environment

At the Bayreuth Center of Sport Science (BaySpo), we are committed to fostering a safe and respectful environment for all members of our community. Our mission is to raise awareness of all forms of violence in sport and to implement proactive measures that prevent harm.

The cornerstones of our Safeguarding Policy (german language only) are:

1. Breaking the Taboo – Encouraging open and constructive dialogue about personal boundaries and potential risk situations.
2. Raising Awareness – Promoting a culture of respect, tolerance, and inclusivity, characterized by attentiveness, the courage to speak up, and active support for one another.
3. Prevention and Intervention – Establishing preventive measures alongside accessible, low-threshold options for confidential advice, support, and formal complaints.

Understanding Sexualized Violence

Sexualized violence encompasses a range of actions in which power is exercised through sexual means. This includes sexual acts involving physical contact as well as non-contact behaviors such as verbal or gestural sexual harassment and violations of sexual boundaries. A detailed definition can be found in our Safeguarding Policy.

Support and Advice Services

For Sport Students and BaySpo Staff

• Prof. Dr. Susanne Tittlbach – Phone: +49 921 55 3487 - Email: susanne.tittlbach@uni-bayreuth.de
• Student Council Working Group "Safe Sport" – Instagram: safesport.ubt

For University Sports Participants

• Dr. Uwe Scholz - Phone: +49 921 55-3474 – Email: uwe.scholz@uni-bayreuth.de
• Elke Sauter - Phone: +49 921 55-3466 – Email: elke.sauter@uni-bayreuth.de

University of Bayreuth Contact Points

• Prof. Dr. Karin Birkner - Phone: +49 921 55-3610 – Email: karin.birkner@uni-bayreuth.de
• Miriam Bauch - Phone: +49 921 55-2218 – Email: miriam.bauch@uni-bayreuth.de
• Campus Security Service - Phone: +49 921 55-3333
  Available 24/7 for urgent situations involving harassment, assault, or personal safety concerns (e.g., feeling unsafe at night when travelling to public transport).

External Support Services

• Avalon – Crisis and Counselling Centre against Sexual Violence – Phone: +49 921 512525
• Sexual Abuse Helpline – N.I.N.A. e.V. – Phone: 0800-2255530 – Email: beratung@hilfetelefon-missbrauch.de
• National Helpline “Violence against Women” – Phone: 08000 116 016
• National Helpline “Violence against Men” – Phone: 0800 123 99 00
• Strong! – LGBTIQ* Specialist Unit against Discrimination and Violence – Phone: +49 89 856346427