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FEPSAC position statement on safeguarding athletes in sport
Anastasiya Khomutova1, Stiliani Ani Chroni2, Emma Kavanagh3
1School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences, University of Brighton, Brighton, UK; Managing Council, European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC), Brussels, Belgium.
This position statement promotes safeguarding in sport to ensure quality and safe athlete experiences. It offers practical guidelines for recognizing and responding to interpersonal violence (IV) in European sports settings.
Area of Science:
- Sport Psychology
- Safeguarding in Sport
Background:
- FEPSAC is committed to quality and safe sport experiences.
- Safeguarding in sport is a shared responsibility among organization members.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of research on interpersonal violence (IV) and safeguarding in sport within a European context.
- To offer practical guidelines for recognizing and responding to IV in sport.
- To enhance safeguarding literacy among FEPSAC members and practitioners.
Main Methods:
- Review of academic research on interpersonal violence and safeguarding in sport.
- Development of practical guidelines and recommendations.
Main Results:
- Identification of key issues and research findings on IV and safeguarding in European sport.
- Provision of actionable strategies for practitioners.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced safeguarding literacy empowers practitioners to foster safer sporting environments.
- A collective approach to safeguarding is crucial for athlete well-being.
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