How do we protect kids from abuse in sport without creating a ‘culture of suspicion’ that ruins it for everyone?

Blake Bennett

By Blake Bennett
Community contribution / May 6, 2022

Although sport is often touted as a vehicle for positive experiences, many investigations into sporting cultures – particularly high performance sport – have highlighted how predatory or abusive behaviour by coaches can emerge and be tolerated.

The potential for (and reality of) abuse in youth sport is based on various factors. This includes the reputation of ...

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