Cumming Jennifer, Nordin-Bates Sanna M, Johnson Carrie, Sanchez Erin N, Karageanes Steven J
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
Institute for Mental Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2024 May 3;10(2):e001811. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001811. eCollection 2024.
While there is a lack of research into abuse in elite dance, numerous allegations of emotional, sexual and physical abuse of dancers can be found anecdotally in the media, legal convictions and personal accounts. As more dancers speak out, the scale of the problem within preprofessional schools and professional companies is becoming apparent. Accordingly, effective safeguarding mechanisms for preventing, identifying and reporting abuse are urgently needed. This viewpoint is intended to raise health professionals' awareness of factors contributing to abusive practices found in dance environments and the potential clinical implications of abuse to dancers' health and well-being. We also call for research and policy engagement on safeguarding and abuse prevention designed and implemented in partnership with stakeholders, aiming to promote safe and positive dance environments for all.
虽然目前针对精英舞蹈领域的虐待行为缺乏研究，但在媒体报道、法律判决和个人叙述中，能找到大量关于舞者遭受情感、性和身体虐待的传闻。随着越来越多的舞者站出来发声，预科学校和专业舞蹈公司中这一问题的规模正逐渐显现。因此，迫切需要建立有效的保障机制来预防、识别和报告虐待行为。本文观点旨在提高卫生专业人员对舞蹈环境中导致虐待行为的因素以及虐待行为对舞者健康和福祉可能产生的临床影响的认识。我们还呼吁与利益相关者合作开展关于保障和预防虐待的研究及政策参与，旨在为所有人营造安全、积极的舞蹈环境。
