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Author:   Melanie Lang (Edge Hill University, UK) ,  Mike Hartill
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.580kg
ISBN:  

9780415829793

ISBN 10:   0415829798
Pages:   234
Publication Date:   14 July 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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

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`This is refreshing reading!ã In some parts of the sports movement is the new ideas already in the works.ã Swedish innebandys education model, SIU, is an example of that.ã But much remains to be done.ã The current anthology can be a good starting point for further discussions on how to do it.'- Lars H Gustafsson (2015) `Time to leave shelters perspective of a proactive, child rights oriented approach', idrottsforum.org

'This is refreshing reading! In some parts of the sports movement is the new ideas already in the works. Swedish innebandys education model, SIU, is an example of that. But much remains to be done. The current anthology can be a good starting point for further discussions on how to do it.' - Lars H Gustafsson (2015) 'Time to leave shelters perspective of a proactive, child rights oriented approach', idrottsforum.org

Author Information

Melanie Lang is a sociologist and former British international youth swimmer, swimming coach and journalist who now works at Edge Hill University, UK. Her research centres on the policy and practice of safeguarding and child protection in sport and her work has featured in The Times and The Independent newspapers and on BBC Radio as well as in leading academic journals. She has sat on the Child Protection in Sport Unit Research Evidence Advisory Group since 2009 and is on the editorial board of the Irish Journal of Sociology. Mike Hartill is a sociologist and Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill University, UK. He conducts and publishes research on child maltreatment in sport. Recent publications include a review of this field for the Directory of Sport Science (6th edn) published by the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE). He has sat on the Child Protection in Sport Unit Research Evidence Advisory Group since 2003.

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