Any child or young person engaging with a programme or activity supported by Laureus Sport for Good should be and feel safe and protected. The welfare and interests of children and young people are paramount in all circumstances. Therefore, through our Safeguarding Policy for Children and Vulnerable Adults, Laureus has taken the pledge to implement and endorse the International Safeguards for Children in Sport.
The Policy provides a set of guiding principles and procedures to ensure that Laureus Sport for Good continues to do all in its power to protect and empower the children and young people it impacts upon, wherever they may be. The Policy applies to all Laureus Sport for Good staff, trustees, associates, Academy, ambassadors, patrons, sponsors, contractors, grantees, volunteers, visitors, etc.
Safeguarding Principles
• All children and vulnerable adults have the right to participate, enjoy and develop through sport and otherwise, in a safe and inclusive environment, free from all forms of abuse, violence, deliberate neglect and exploitation.
• All individuals and organisations working with children and young people directly or indirectly, including both service providers and funders, have a responsibility to foster the care and protection of the children and young people they (impact on) and act at all times in the best interests of the child or young person.
• Some children and young people are more vulnerable than others to abuse, and organisations working with children and young people need to take steps to assess and address the different levels of risk that children and young people in their programmes may face.
• Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect and not be discriminated against based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, and beliefs, religious or political affiliation.
Laureus’ work is focused on children and young people, but even though the policy is developed with this population in focus, the guidelines cover everyone participating in programmes or activities supported or endorsed by Laureus Sport for Good.
Speak to us about Safeguarding
If you have any questions or concerns about Safeguarding in Laureus Sport for Good or a programme supported by us, please contact:
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