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Indecent images of children and young people
This campaign is targeting 18 to 24-year-olds, informing them that viewing, sharing, making and distributing indecent images of under-18s is illegal and encouraging them to report such content.
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Is this sexual abuse? report
New research from the NSPCC explores how professionals can support young people who have experienced peer sexual abuse by analysing the concerns being raised through Helpline and Childline.
CPSU wins global safeguarding award
The NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit was honoured to receive the UNICEF Safeguarding in Sport Award at this year’s Beyond Sport Summit.
Oct
27
2016
Outcomes of the 2016 CPSU conference and Sport England strategy themes
This year has been a time of considerable change in terms of the focus of sport strategy and in the profile of safeguarding children and young people in and through sport.
Oct
07
2016
Childline talks to young people about sport
Childline talk to young people about sport through Facebook and YouTube. Covering the benefits of getting active, building confidence in your ability and tackling homophobia, racism and other issues.
Aug
16
2016
Athlete wellbeing prioritised for Rio Games
On 21 July, ahead of Rio 2016, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the implementation of a new procedure for participants to report any incident of harassment or abuse to the IOC Welfare Officer.
Aug
04
2016
Badminton England's young people feedback board
Badminton England tell us about their recent initiative to gather feedback from young competitors at their largest residential event.
Jun
17
2016
Club Matters – supporting your sports club
Club Matters is Sport England's one-stop shop for sports clubs. It provides free, convenient, practical resources to help develop and sustain sports clubs.
Feb
08
2016
Tackling mental health in and through sport
The Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation was developed with the support of mental health charity Mind. The CPSU was one of the first organisations to sign up to commit to action.
Dec
17
2015
Developing swimming for all in Durham
Maggie Ward is a squad coach at Durham City Amateur Swimming and Water Polo Club. She’s been instrumental in setting up and developing a squad to cater for swimmers with varying disabilities, and works closely with these swimmers to make sure their specific needs are met so they can swim in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Oct
23
2015
Safeguarding the child athlete in sport
The new review, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, aims to (1) present a summary of the scientific literature on the threats to children in sport; (2) introduce a framework to categorise these threats; (3) identify research gaps in the field and (4) provide safeguarding recommendations for sport organisations.
Jun
19
2015
Disclosure and Barring Service announces launch date for a number of changes
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has today announced the launch date for a number of important changes to its services. On 17 June 2013 they will launch the online Update Service and introduce the applicant only certificates.
May
29
2013