FEPSAC position statement on safeguarding athletes in sport

Authors: Khomutova, A., Chroni, S.A., Kavanagh, E., Ruffault, A., Miles, A., Moesch, K., Fontanesi, L., Nery, M. and Vertommen, T.

Journal: Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Volume: 80

ISSN: 1469-0292

DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2025.102897

Abstract:

Through the publication of this position statement, FEPSAC aims to continue with its commitment to quality and safe sport experiences through the promotion of safeguarding in sport, a responsibility collectively shared by both group and individual members of the organisation. In this paper, we provide a brief overview of the academic research on interpersonal violence (IV) and safeguarding in sport in a European context, focusing on safeguarding athletes. The position statement further includes recommendations and practical guidelines that will equip readers with knowledge and processes for recognising and responding to IV in sport. Through enhancing safeguarding literacy among FEPSAC members, we aim to inspire and empower both neophyte and more experienced practitioners in sport and exercise psychology toward fostering safer sporting relationships, spaces and practices.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/41075/

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FEPSAC position statement on safeguarding athletes in sport.

Authors: Khomutova, A., Chroni, S.A., Kavanagh, E., Ruffault, A., Miles, A., Moesch, K., Fontanesi, L., Nery, M. and Vertommen, T.

Journal: Psychol Sport Exerc

Volume: 80

Pages: 102897

eISSN: 1878-5476

DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2025.102897

Abstract:

Through the publication of this position statement, FEPSAC aims to continue with its commitment to quality and safe sport experiences through the promotion of safeguarding in sport, a responsibility collectively shared by both group and individual members of the organisation. In this paper, we provide a brief overview of the academic research on interpersonal violence (IV) and safeguarding in sport in a European context, focusing on safeguarding athletes. The position statement further includes recommendations and practical guidelines that will equip readers with knowledge and processes for recognising and responding to IV in sport. Through enhancing safeguarding literacy among FEPSAC members, we aim to inspire and empower both neophyte and more experienced practitioners in sport and exercise psychology toward fostering safer sporting relationships, spaces and practices.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/41075/

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FEPSAC position statement on safeguarding athletes in sport

Authors: Khomutova, A., Chroni, S.A., Kavanagh, E., Ruffault, A., Miles, A., Moesch, K., Fontanesi, L., Nery, M. and Vertommen, T.

Journal: PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE

Volume: 80

eISSN: 1878-5476

ISSN: 1469-0292

DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2025.102897

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/41075/

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FEPSAC position statement on safeguarding athletes in sport

Authors: Khomutova, A., Chroni, S.A., Kavanagh, E., Ruffault, A., Miles, A., Moesch, K., Fontanesi, L., Nery, M. and Vertommen, T.

Journal: Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Publisher: Elsevier

eISSN: 1878-5476

ISSN: 1469-0292

DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2025.102897.

Abstract:

Through the publication of this position statement, FEPSAC aims to continue with its commitment to quality and safe sport experiences through the promotion of safeguarding in sport, a responsibility collectively shared by both group and individual members of the organisation. In this paper, we provide a brief overview of the academic research on interpersonal violence and safeguarding in sport in a European context, focusing on safeguarding athletes. The position statement further includes recommendations and practical guidelines that will equip readers with knowledge and processes for recognising and responding to IV in sport. Through enhancing safeguarding literacy among FEPSAC members, we aim to inspire and empower both neophyte and more experienced practitioners in sport and exercise psychology toward fostering safer sporting relationships, spaces and practices.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/41075/

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FEPSAC position statement on safeguarding athletes in sport.

Authors: Khomutova, A., Chroni, S.A., Kavanagh, E., Ruffault, A., Miles, A., Moesch, K., Fontanesi, L., Nery, M. and Vertommen, T.

Journal: Psychology of sport and exercise

Volume: 80

Pages: 102897

eISSN: 1878-5476

ISSN: 1469-0292

DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2025.102897

Abstract:

Through the publication of this position statement, FEPSAC aims to continue with its commitment to quality and safe sport experiences through the promotion of safeguarding in sport, a responsibility collectively shared by both group and individual members of the organisation. In this paper, we provide a brief overview of the academic research on interpersonal violence (IV) and safeguarding in sport in a European context, focusing on safeguarding athletes. The position statement further includes recommendations and practical guidelines that will equip readers with knowledge and processes for recognising and responding to IV in sport. Through enhancing safeguarding literacy among FEPSAC members, we aim to inspire and empower both neophyte and more experienced practitioners in sport and exercise psychology toward fostering safer sporting relationships, spaces and practices.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/41075/

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FEPSAC position statement on safeguarding athletes in sport

Authors: Khomutova, A., Chroni, S.A., Kavanagh, E., Ruffault, A., Miles, A., Moesch, K., Fontanesi, L., Nery, M. and Vertommen, T.

Journal: Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Volume: 80

Publisher: Elsevier

ISSN: 1469-0292

Abstract:

Through the publication of this position statement, FEPSAC aims to continue with its commitment to quality and safe sport experiences through the promotion of safeguarding in sport, a responsibility collectively shared by both group and individual members of the organisation. In this paper, we provide a brief overview of the academic research on interpersonal violence and safeguarding in sport in a European context, focusing on safeguarding athletes. The position statement further includes recommendations and practical guidelines that will equip readers with knowledge and processes for recognising and responding to IV in sport. Through enhancing safeguarding literacy among FEPSAC members, we aim to inspire and empower both neophyte and more experienced practitioners in sport and exercise psychology toward fostering safer sporting relationships, spaces and practices.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/41075/

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