Child Protection Policy in British Rugby League - Symposium

P. Prescott, M. Hartill

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    Abstract

    State-funded national governing bodies of sports in the UK now have a mandate to produce, disseminate and embed child protection policies. This warrants an analysis of the impact of such policies, particularly in the context of reaching their target audience and having some early influence on the practice of sports clubs’ members in their dealings with children. The authors are undertaking a large research project, which aims to fully evaluate the UK Rugby League’s child protection policy. This paper reports findings from an evaluation of the initial implementation of the policy and explores its presentation, delivery and impact within UK rugby league clubs. We argue that the Rugby League should be commended for its initial approach to child protection policy and make specific recommendations to enhance this long-term project. We conclude that if a broader community of interest concerns itself with the safeguarding of children there is likely to be a greater impact on a social problem of this kind. Sport can have a key role to play in this community because it reaches so many people.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication statusPublished - 2006
    EventCommonwealth International Sport Conference - Melbourne, Australia
    Duration: 9 Mar 200612 Mar 2006

    Conference

    ConferenceCommonwealth International Sport Conference
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    CityMelbourne
    Period9/03/0612/03/06

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