The partnership will see Kick It Out's reporting tools and educational resources from our online learning platform The Academy promoted across JPL's network, helping players, coaches, parents, volunteers and clubs better understand how to recognise, challenge and report discrimination.
Reporting is a vital tool in understanding the experiences of participants across football and helping drive meaningful change. By encouraging members of its community to report discrimination when they experience or witness it, JPL will help ensure concerns are addressed.
Samuel Okafor, Kick It Out chief executive, said: "We're delighted to welcome the Junior Premier League as a reporting partner. Young people are at the heart of football's future, and partnerships like this play an important role in helping create environments where everyone feels safe, included and empowered to speak up if they experience or witness discrimination."
Martin Brock, JPL chief executive officer, said: "At the Junior Premier League, our priority has always been to provide a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where every young player can enjoy the game and reach their full potential.
"Partnering with Kick It Out is an important step forward in ensuring our players, parents, coaches, and volunteers feel fully supported and confident in reporting any form of discrimination. Together, we are committed to driving meaningful change and setting high standards for equality and respect across youth football.”
To learn more about reporting discrimination in football, or to submit a report, visit the Kick It Out reporting page www.kickitout.org/report.
