Voices in Sport
Often overlooked in reports of abuse within sports, the voices of those who have endured such experiences are crucial. The Whyte Review emphasised the importance of hearing these voices, prompting Sport England to commission this initiative.
The resources have been built in collaboration with survivors, Lived Experience people of abuse in Sport, sports representatives, volunteers and parents. Without these voices this resource would not be possible in highlighting the real, life long impact of abuse.
What you will learn:
- The life long impact of not being believed
- The life long impact of emotional abuse
- How to have a conversation if you notice something is not quite right
- How what we say can be damaging
- Why people present with certain behaviours, that need your support
- How to be a compassionate coach
- What welfare looks like
- What coaching in a compassionate way looks like
If felt like yesterday
Trigger Warning:
This film is based on a true story and explores themes of emotional abuse, including coercive control, which some viewers may find distressing.
It examines the devastating lifelong effects of coercive control, a repeated pattern of behaviours used to exert power, break down self-worth, and induce feelings of failure, embarrassment, and shame.
This portrayal serves as a valuable resource for safeguarding training, helping to educate individuals on the signs and impact of emotional abuse. The film encourages vital discussions about why these abusive behaviours are unacceptable and the importance of recognising them early.
If you are working in sport, a training entity for safeguarding in sport, then these resources are for you:
