Kent Sport's safeguarding adults at risk policy

Last updated: 30 Jun 2016 Topics: Duty of care Athlete wellbeing Deaf and disabled children

A good-practice example from Kent Sport. They have developed their Safeguarding adults in sport (PDF) policy and procedures to safeguard adults at risk from potential abuse.

The policy also aims to protect staff, volunteers and other adults in positions of responsibility from allegations of abuse.

Author: Kent Sport and Physical Activity Service
Published: 2015; updated June 2016

Downloads

You can download the policy and related resources from Kent Sport's Safeguarding adults page.

Need help dealing with a concern?

All concerns should be discussed with your club welfare officer (designated person for safeguarding at your club) and reported in accordance with your national governing body's (NGB) policy and procedures.

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