Codes of conduct: What is their purpose?

Codes of conduct are more than just a list of acceptable and unacceptable behaviours. They can:

• Make people accountable for their behaviour.
• Demonstrate your organisation's commitment to safeguarding.
• Provide a point of reference to clarify if some behaviours are acceptable or not.
• Define standards of good practice.

Taking time to develop codes of conduct for your organisation is a necessary investment in making your sport safer for everyone.