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 language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | Commonwealth International Sport Conference - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 9 Mar 2006 → 12 Mar 2006 |
Conference
Conference | Commonwealth International Sport Conference |
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Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Melbourne |
Period | 9/03/06 → 12/03/06 |