Harrasment Information Center (AIITA-HIC)
A. Purpose & Overview
The Harassment Information Center of the All India ITF Taekwon-Do Association (AIITA) is established to ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and members.
This center exists to:
- Prevent harassment, discrimination, bullying, and misconduct.
- Provide a confidential reporting channel.
- Conduct fair, unbiased investigations.
- Conduct fair, unbiased investigations.
- Protect the rights and welfare of all participants.
- Promote an ethical martial arts environment aligned with ITF values.
B. Policy Content (For Website/Rulebook)
1. What Constitutes Harassment?
Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
- Verbal harassment: insults, threats, abusive language.
- Physical harassment: unwelcome physical contact, intimidation.
- Sexual harassment: inappropriate comments, gestures, requests, or actions.
- Digital harassment: offensive messages, cyberbullying.
- Discrimination: based on gender, caste, religion, disability, ethnicity, age, orientation.
- Power harassment: misuse of authority by coach/official.
2. Rights of Members
Every AIITA member has the right to:
- Learn and train in a safe environment.
- Report misconduct without fear of retaliation.
- Have complaints handled confidentially and respectfully.
- Receive support and protection during investigations.
3. Reporting Process
- Submit complaint using the HIC Complaint Form (online/offline).
- HIC acknowledges receipt within 48 hours.
- Preliminary review conducted within 7 days.
- Investigation & interviews (if required).
- Final decision issued within 30 days.
- Disciplinary actions enforced as per AIITA code.
4. Confidentiality
All complaints and identities are strictly confidential and disclosed only to authorized personnel.
5. Possible Actions
- Warning
- Suspension from training or events
- Cancellation of membership
- Legal referral (if severe)
HIC COMPLAINT FORM