Yes, I think it emphasizes the importance of independence in our reporting mechanisms. As some of my other colleagues have mentioned, it's the importance of whistle-blowing protection as well.
The leading research in sexual harassment in sport highlights that harassment and abuse appear to be higher at the elite level. When referring to sextortion specifically, our results show that it's happening to the same degree in grassroots sport. This is an area in which we are significantly underserved here in Canada. Our current reporting mechanism is not able and does not have the capacity to help this group of people. The resources are completely in another direction.
For BIPOC respondents specifically, they were two times more concerned about career repercussions if they reported, so they did not report. Eighty-one per cent of our BIPOC respondents listed it as their number one reason for not reporting. That's compared to 34% of those who identified as white. Not only are we not seeing a lot of trust in our system, but we're also seeing that the most vulnerable people in our community are suffering immensely.
Again, independence is of crucial importance here.