‘RISE: Rise Empowered Above Sexual Violence in Sports’ is an Erasmus+ project, aiming to address the issue of sexual violence in sports. RISE focuses on combating sexual violence within the realm of sports, taking a multi-pronged approach. It plans to formulate and advocate for a comprehensive framework consisting of policies, guidelines, and resources designed to prevent sexual violence. It also seeks to foster awareness, sensitivity, and knowledge among individuals and entities involved in sports and to equip them with the necessary tools and expertise to prevent instances of sexual violence effectively. Particular emphasis is placed on educating young individuals within the sports domain, particularly athletes, about sexual violence. Through a comprehensive strategy, it aims to empower the youth and protect them from the perils of sexual violence within the sports sphere.

The RISE project is coordinated by Social Policy and Action Organization from Cyprus, in partnership with, besides ACG-RC, organizations from Austria, Bulgaria, Italy and Spain. ACG-RC participates through the ACG150 Center of Excellence in Food, Tourism & Leisure led by Professor Athanasios Krystallis, Executive Director of the CoEFTL, whereas the scientific lead on the side of ACG-RC is Tatiana Chalkidou, Department Head of Tourism, Hospitality and Sports (THS). Other members of the scientific team include Ritsa Ventouratou (Department of Psychology), Chrisanthi Nega (DH, Department of Psychology), Stella Leivadi (THS) and Ioanna Mitropoulou (Marketing). The project was formally kicked off in Cyprus on Nov. 26, 2023.

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Official project links (external):

RISE website