Summary

If your organisation’s process is unclear, or you don’t have one in place yet, you should work with local experts, such as social services, child protection services, the police and expert non-governmental organisations (NGOs), who can offer professional help to develop your system and make sure cases are properly investigated. 

It is also a good idea to discuss this with other sports bodies, such as your Sports Federation, National Olympic Committee or Commonwealth Games Association, or other sports authorities.

Who is responsible for investigating allegations of abuse?

Responding to and investigating allegations of abuse are the responsibility of the authorities and trained professionals, such as the police and child protection services.

Any internal investigation should be done after an official investigation by the police or other authorities is complete and they have agreed you can proceed. 

For more details visit: www.safeinsport.org and see Safeguard 2: Developing a system to respond to safeguarding concerns of the International Safeguards for Children in Sport.