Safe Sport International

What does "safeguarding" mean to you?


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What does the word “safeguarding” mean to you? Perhaps you’ve heard it mentioned, but never explained?


There’s a lot of confusion around safeguarding, especially in the world of sport – what it means, who it’s for and how it works.


Join Neal Anderson (Chief Operating Officer) and Anne Tiivas OBE (Founder and Chair of SSI) as they introduce the meaning and importance of safeguarding within sport.


Topics covered include:


  • The 2 main areas of safeguarding
  • How safeguarding in sport differs to other environments
  • How approaches differ throughout the world
  • The role of 'sporting context' in safeguarding considerations and risk level
  • New and emerging sporting contexts e.g. Esports
  • Safeguarding culture
  • The importance of Athlete Voice


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Safe Sport InternationalBy Safe Sport International