S1 Ep18: Changes to Positions of Trust Legislation
Update: 2022-09-06
Description
The extension to the positions of trust legislation comes after the NSPCC’s ‘Close the Loophole’ campaign. In this podcast we analyse who is included in the extension to the law and what this means for your organisation.
In this episode, we talk about:
- what is the new leglislation and what does it mean for sport organisations?
- why did the law need to be extended?
- 'Close the Loophole'
- what changes should be implemented to safeguard children and young people in sport
- the importance of reviewing and updating sport organisation and club safeguarding policies
- how to update your safeguarding policies
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🛑Please note:
This content may be sensitive to some individuals, it may bring up distressing memories, thoughts or feelings. If you need further support or know someone who might need support you can find links to organisations that can provide emotional support below.
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💬Featuring
Becky Groarke – Information Officer, CPSU
Jude Toasland – Senior Consultant, CPSU
Cate Meredith – Senior Consultant, NSPCC consultancy team
Shirley McGinley – Senior Consultant, NSPCC consultancy team
Fiona Becker – Senior Consultant, NSPCC consultancy team
📄Transcript
You can view the transcript of this podcast here and access links to further information on this topic.
🤝Helplines and support
NSPCC Helpline- tel: 0808 800 5000
- email: help@nspcc.org.uk – helping adults to protect children
- tel: 0808 800 5000
Childline- tel: 0800 1111 – for children and young people aged 18 and under
HAVOCA – Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse
NAPAC – The National Association for People Abused in Childhood
One in Four – support in Ireland for adults who experienced childhood sexual abuse
Rape Crisis – support in England and Wales
Rape Crisis Help – support in Ireland
Stop It Now! Helpline- tel: 0808 1000 900 – UK and Ireland
Survivors UK – support for men
The Samaritans- tel: 116 123 - a safe place to talk any time you like
📚More resources
Abuse in positions of trust – CPSU guidance
Positions of trust - FAQs about the changes – CPSU guidance
Deal with a concern – CPSU guidance
Protecting children in sport from grooming and sexual abuse – CPSU resource
Safeguarding reporting procedures - CPSU flowcharts
Sample codes of conduct – CPSU sample
Sample safeguarding policy statement – CPSU sample
Understanding sexual offending and the grooming process – CPSU webinar
Report into child sexual abuse in sport – Truth Project Thematic Report
💻Make sure you visit the CPSU website for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport
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