Learning from lived experience of childhood sexual abuse in sport
Episode 8, Oct 21, 2020, 12:58 PM
In this episode, we talk with former swimmer Karen Leach about her experience of childhood sexual abuse and what we can learn from it to keep children safer in sport.
We discuss the importance of creating a culture of safety where children are heard and robust policies and clear codes of conduct mean rule breaks can be challenged.
Featuring
Featuring
- Carole Billington-Wood – CPSU Senior Consultant
- Karen Leach – Voices Ambassador, member of the Sport England Advisory Panel
Looking after yourself
During this podcast we talk about childhood sexual abuse. This may be difficult to hear and, for some people, it may bring up distressing memories, thoughts or feelings.
Whilst it may not be easy to listen to, this episode includes important information to help all of us keep children safe in sport.
To look after yourself while you listen consider taking breaks, listening during a walk or before an activity you enjoy such as exercise or meeting a friend.
Helplines and support
- NSPCC Helpline tel: 0808 800 5000 or email: help@nspcc.org.uk – helping adults to protect children
- 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
Related resources
- 5 questions to ask your child's club - CPSU poster
- Deal with a concern – CPSU guidance
- Engaging people with lived experience of childhood sexual abuse in sport – CPSU resource
- 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
For more resources about keeping children safer in sport please visit thecpsu.org.uk
