The article examines safeguarding, that is, ensuring a safe sporting environment to protect athletes – particularly children and other vulnerable groups – from violence and abuse. It highlights key elements such as risk assessment, prevention, education, and legally grounded procedures, drawing on international legal sources such as the European Convention on Human Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It also offers a comparative overview of practices in Switzerland, Australia, Canada, the United States, and international sports organizations.
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