A guide for organisations who work with children

What are the International Safeguards?
The International Safeguards for Children in Sport describe what organisations need to put in place if they are providing sports activities to children.
What is the aim of the Safeguards?
The aim is to create a safe sporting environment for all children, in all parts of the world and at all levels of competition.
Who is this guide for?
This guide is for anyone who works with children in a sporting context.

Author
Dr Daniel Rhind
Prof. Celia Brackenridge
Prof. Tess Kay
Dr Laura Hills
Frank Owusu-Sekyere
Total pages
66
Countries this relates to
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