This research article reports on the first large-scale prevalence study on interpersonal violence against children in sport in the Netherlands and Belgium.
This briefing provides an overview of harmful sexual behaviour in children and young people and recommends ways in which to address worrying behaviour.
In order to address a gap in the research into promoting positive parental behaviours in youth sport, Brunel University has interviewed a group of young athletes about their perceptions of the subject.
Dr Melanie Lang (Edge Hill University) has produced a video presentation for sports coach UK on challenging coach anxiety of adult-child touch in sport through a children's rights approach.
These parental behaviour scenarios can be used or adapted by clubs or sports organisations to help coaches and staff understand how they can tackle challenging parental involvement.
More than one in four parents who attend their child's sports club or activity have experienced inappropriate behaviour. Our Keeping your Child Safe in Sport campaign, backed by a number of sporting talent, encourages parents to get involved and show positive support.
Challenging bullying behaviour
Many children and young people take part in some form of sport or physical activity, so while they are in your care it’s important that you’re creating a positive culture.
Photos and videos are great for celebrating and promoting young people's involvement in sports. But steps should be taken to ensure the safe use of images.
Parental feedback, support and behaviour all play a vital role in a child's enjoyment and experience of sport. This guidance for parents provides tips for how to support and encourage your child and become positively involved in their sporting experience.
A presentation template (in PowerPoint format) that you can show to parents to let them know how they can get positively involved in their child's sport.
Photography by parents and spectators at events
Most spectators – especially competitors’ family and friends – will want to take photos or videos at sports events.