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Summary

This major study of children and young people’s experiences of participating in organised sport in the UK is first detailed, systematic examination of the nature of the risks faced by children in these settings.

 

The aims of the study are to:

• Address the gap in the literature about the nature and extent of child maltreatment in sport
• Investigate any maltreatment and negative experiences children might face in sport settings
• Provide accurate and comprehensive information about harm to children in sport to those involved in developing policy
• Provide accurate and comprehensive information to Sports Governing Bodies about the nature and extent of harm to children and young people in organised sport, enabling them to more effectively target policy, resources, training and support.

The study includes an online survey of young people aged 18 to 22 asking about their experiences of participating in sport as children, and follow up interviews with a sample of survey respondents

Funder

NSPCC

Project Milestone

Fieldwork completed December 2009

Report completed spring 2010

Project Leads

Anne Stafford and Kate Alexander