A follow-up survey in March or April will measure the extent of the problem and the effectiveness of the training. The first survey found that 50 of the 57 responding associations had no written polices against sexual harassment. The two organisations would also approach the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to reach out to more sports groups, Chu added. Specialists in handling sexual harassment cases urged the sporting sector to create a system that would make complainants feel safe and hold offenders accountable. “We have made it clear to all staff that they may lose their jobs over sexual offences.

Source: The Star December 17, 2017 03:56 UTC