Child abuse and safeguarding in sport

Resource from the U.S. Center for SafeSport with information about abuse as well as tips and resources for preventing abuse in sport and keeping child athletes safe

Resource from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Video segment from the CBC. Part of their media coverage of abuse in sport

Includes information on what parents should look for when choosing a sports league, organization, or activity for their child

Guide for parents on making sport safer and supporting their child. From the Child Protection in Sport Unit (UK)

Resources and information for parents from the Coaching Association of Canada and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport

Article by Daniel Pollack, professor of social work

Collection of resources, information, and links from the Coaches Association of Ontario

This guide is intended to support engagement of young people in conversations about safety and well-being. While created for teachers, it includes information that may be relevant to coaches, for example, information about responding to a child or youth who makes a disclosure

While dated and still referencing the Child and Family Services Act (which has since been replaced by the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act), this set of resources from the Ontario government provides information on the appropriate response to suspected or alleged child abuse in sports organizations

Resources and information for coaches and sports organizations from the Coaching Association of Canada and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport

Online training for coaches from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection

Resources from the Commit to Kids® program, including a 1-page reference guide on reporting child sexual abuse

Resource from the U.S. Center for SafeSport with information about bullying behaviour and ways to prevent it

Guidance for anyone working with children or young people in sport

CBC-hosted panel discussion answering questions about abuse in sport and how to keep kids safe

CBC article featuring experts with advice for sport organizations and parents

Resources from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (UK), including a video on responding to a child's disclosure of abuse