5.16 Summary of Session 5

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The main learning and messages from this session are:

In all cases sport organisations have a responsibility to investigate, assess and take appropriate action and learn from the case. Safeguarding Leads should collaborate with relevant internal colleagues and with their case management group. Internal organisational processes should not impact on actions taken by external authorities. Investigations inform assessments and help the organisation make defensible decisions. The way that safeguarding concerns are described in law and the associated sanctions are often different for children and adults. Adult victims usually choose whether details are passed on, but for children you have a responsibility to pass details on. In many countries this is a mandatory requirement under child protection law.

When you are ready, move on to Session 6 Supporting victims and survivors [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] , where you discover more about some of the main principles you can follow in responding to concerns.