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Deconstructing Safeguarding in Sport

SCORE Sport Think Tank
Safeguarding In Sport
Online Abuse
Remedy
Interpersonal Violence
Gretchen Kerr
Elite Sport Safeguarding
International Olympic Committee
Sports Rights Alliance
Gender
Violence In Sport
Maltreatment In Sport
Coaching Relationships
Athlete Welfare
Safety Education In Sport
Interpersonal Violence In Sport
Survivor-Centered
Trauma-Informed
Intersex Variations
Sex Testing
Hegemonic Masculinity

Deconstructing Safeguarding in Sport is a podcast that explores safeguarding in sport — what it means, how it is understood, and how it is applied in practice.

Safeguarding has become a priority across sport, shaped by increased investment, research, and high-profile failures. Yet despite this attention, safeguarding remains complex, contested, and often misunderstood.

This podcast takes a step b... more

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Safeguarding failures in elite sport are rarely accidental — they are produced by systems built on power, reward, and dependency.

In this episode, we examine the specific safeguarding risks faced by elite athletes, exploring how pursuit of excellenc... more

Safeguarding in sport increasingly extends beyond physical spaces — yet online abuse remains poorly regulated and inconsistently addressed.

In this episode, we examine online abuse as a form of interpersonal violence in sport, exploring how digital ... more

Safeguarding in sport often stops at investigation and sanction — yet justice also requires remedy.

In this episode, we examine what remedy means in the context of safeguarding in sport, shifting the focus from disciplinary outcomes alone to process... more

Safeguarding in sport is often addressed after harm occurs — but prevention depends on education, awareness, and power redistribution.

In this episode, we examine the role of awareness-raising and education in building safe sport environments, quest... more

International sports governing bodies (SGBs) sit at the centre of power in global sport — but what does that mean for safeguarding? 

In this episode, we examine the role of sports governing bodies (SGBs) in shaping safeguarding systems, exploring wh... more

Safeguarding in sport is increasingly governed by legal frameworks — yet protection on the ground remains uneven.

In this episode, we examine the legal landscape of safeguarding in sport, exploring what standards and policies already exist, where ga... more

Safeguarding in sport cannot be understood without examining gender.

In this episode, we explore the relationship between gender, violence, and safeguarding in sport, combining lived experience with sociological analysis to examine how sport systems... more

Safeguarding in sport did not emerge overnight — it is the result of long social, cultural, and political struggles.

In this episode, we examine safeguarding in sport through a historical lens, exploring how modern sport became institutionalised, wh... more

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Recent Guests

Katherine Starr
Swimmer, decorated NCAA athlete and two-time Olympian; advocate for athletes' rights and safeguarding in sport
Athlete advocate / legal theorist
Episode: Power, Dependency, and Harm in Elite Sport
Emma Kavanagh
Associate professor and HCPC registered sports psychologist; researcher on interpersonal violence and online abuse in sport
UK (academic and research) • IUC Expert Consensus Group on interpersonal violence and safeguarding in sport
Episode: Online Abuse and Safeguarding in Sport
Kim Barker
Professor; legal scholar specializing in online violence against women, social media regulation, and online misogyny
University of Lincoln
Episode: Online Abuse and Safeguarding in Sport
Kat Craig
social change advisor and award-winning human rights lawyer
Athlead, Centre for Sports and Human Rights (Roadmap to Remedy co-author)
Episode: Remedy for Safeguarding in Sport: Process and Outcome
Joanna Maranhão
Olympic swimmer, human rights advocate and researcher, survivor of abuse in sports
Sports and Rights Alliance (network coordinator)
Episode: Awareness Raising and Education for Safeguarding Sport
Claudia Villa
Expert in safeguarding and human rights in sport
Center for Sport and Human Rights; International experts on safe sport
Episode: The Role of Sport Governing Bodies in Safeguarding Sport
Nikki Dryden
Two-time Olympic swimmer, human rights and sports lawyer, safeguarding advocate
Independent; former Sport Integrity Australia and other organizations mentioned
Episode: Safeguarding in Sport: Legal Frameworks, Policies, and Standards
Madeleine Pape
Sociologist, senior researcher focused on regulation and gender in sport; expert on inclusion and safeguarding in women's sport
University of Lausanne Center for Gender Studies and Institute of Social Sciences
Episode: Why Gender Matters for Safeguarding in Sport
Bruce Kidd
Historian of sport, former athlete and educator
University of Toronto
Episode: A Historical Perspective of Violence and Safeguarding in Sport

Hosts

Alexandra Volkova
Host of SCORE Podcast (with focus on safeguarding in sport)
Donata Taddia
Co-host / Host of SCORE Podcast

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Safeguarding in Sport: Legal Frameworks, Policies, and Standards
Q: What is your view on creating a global SafeSport agency or treaty to unify safeguarding efforts?
A treaty or centralized agency could help standardize protections and provide resources, but it must ensure genuine regional equity, avoid north-centric dominance, and meaningfully involve affected stakeholders to be effective.
Safeguarding in Sport: Legal Frameworks, Policies, and Standards
Q: What role do international bodies like the IOC play, and are their frameworks legally binding?
International guidelines largely function as recommendations or “floor” standards rather than binding laws; they guide national policies and organizational rules, while national laws and contractual relationships ultimately drive enforcement.
Safeguarding in Sport: Legal Frameworks, Policies, and Standards
Q: How would you summarize the current legal landscape of safeguarding in sport for listeners who are new to the topic?
The landscape is highly fragmented and jurisdiction-specific, with criminal law, sport disciplinary rules, and national policies interacting in complex ways, often lacking a single, overarching remedy framework; sustainable progress will require survivor-centered approaches, better cross-border information sharing, and more robust governance reforms.
Remedy for Safeguarding in Sport: Process and Outcome
Q: How can remedy be made culturally contextualized across different sports and regions?
By incorporating universal protections with culturally informed practices, engaging diverse communities, and partnering with external experts and organizations to tailor trauma-informed approaches without losing core safeguarding principles.
Remedy for Safeguarding in Sport: Process and Outcome
Q: Who should establish and provide remedy processes?
The responsibility is complex and depends on circumstances, but the emphasis is on creating clear, accessible pathways with survivor input, potentially involving independent supervision and cross-border collaboration where appropriate.

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What is Deconstructing Safeguarding in Sport about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series surveys safeguarding in sport through concept-by-concept conversations with researchers, practitioners, and athletes who have lived experiences in elite sport, governance, and human-rights advocacy. Across episodes, the discussions center on athlete welfare, safeguarding frameworks, accountability in coaching and leadership, and the practical challenges of implementing policy in real-world sport environments. Recurring themes include the tension between sport autonomy and rights-based protections, the role of education and culture in preventing harm, and the need for survivor-centered remedies, transparent reporting, and international collaboration to improve safeguarding at all levels. The show often blends academic insight wit... more

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2. Emma Kavanagh
3. Kim Barker
4. Kat Craig
5. Joanna Maranhão
6. Claudia Villa
7. Nikki Dryden
8. Madeleine Pape

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