INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM TACKLES CHILD ABUSE IN
SPORT
‘The International Symposium on Child Welfare in
Sport’ will be held on 8 July 2005 at the University of
Warwick in Coventry, alongside the International Children’s
Games. The Games will be the largest gathering of young
sports competitors in the world, with over 50 countries taking
part.
The CPSU is a partnership between the NSPCC and Sport England
and works with national sport governing bodies. It provides
training and resources, and advises organisations on how to
introduce child protection policies.
Steve Boocock, director of the CPSU, will make a keynote speech
at the event. He said: “Fortunately, the vast majority of
children are able to enjoy sporting activities in safety.
However, there will be instances when individuals will use sport to
gain access to children in order to abuse them. The
UK’s sporting community has taken this risk very seriously
and now, through the work of the CPSU, is the world leader in
tackling child abuse in sport.
“Those working with children have a very important role to
play in protecting them. Knowing how to spot the signs of
abuse and what to do if you have any concerns, will help minimise
the risks and keep children safe.”
Acknowledgements
The Organisers wish to thank all those agencies and individuals
who have contributed in any way to this Symposium, especially:
- West Midlands Sports Council Community Investment Fund
- Coventry and Warwick Universities
- The children of Bluecoats School Coventry who provided entries
for the art and poetry display
- The Herbert Gallery, Coventry, for agreeing to display the
children's art after the Symposium
- The exhibitors
Symposium Contacts:
Celia Brackenridge - delegate enquiries
celia.brackenridge@btopenworld.com
Exhibitor enquiries
brenda@pesas.co.uk
