Safeguarding, Child Protection and Abuse in Sport critically analyses current child protection and safeguarding policy and practice in sport across a range of countries. Bringing together many of the leading researchers working in child and athlete protection in sport from around the world, this book is important reading for all advanced students, researchers, policy-makers or practitioners working in youth sport, physical education, sports coaching, coach education or child protection.

Introduction: What is Safeguarding in Sport? PART 1 Chapter 1. Safeguarding and Child Protection in Sport in England Chapter 2. Safeguarding Children and Young People in Danish Sport Chapter 3. Preventing Child Maltreatment and Trangressive Behaviour in Flemish Sport Chapter 4. (Sexual) Intimidation in Sport: The Netherlands Chapter 5. Child Protection in German Sport Chapter 6. Safeguarding and Child Protection in Sport in Two Southern European Countries: Greece and the Republic of Cyprus Chapter 7. Child Protection and Welfare in Spanish Sport Chapter 8. Safeguarding Children from Violence and Abuse in Slovenian Sport Chapter 9. Protecting Children from Abuse and Exploitation in South African Sports Chapter 10. Athlete Welfare and Protection Policy Development in the USA Chapter 11. Athlete Welfare and Safeguarding in Sport in Canada Chapter 12. Child Safety and Wellbeing in Australian Sport Chapter 13. The Protection of Young Athletes in China: Policy and Practice Chapter 14. Who Safeguards the Child in Japanese Sports? PART 2 Chapter 15. Safeguarding Athletes from Emotional Abuse Chapter 16. Safeguarding the Welfare of Disabled People in Sport: Some Policy Issues and Considerations Chapter 17. Physical Training as a Potential Form of Abuse Chapter 18. Safeguarding, Injuries and Athlete Choice Chapter 19. Evaluation in Safeguarding and Child Protection in Sport Chapter 20. Conclusion