Child Protection Policy

Introduction

Everyone who participates in Triathlon is entitled to participate in an enjoyable and safe environment and to be given the chance to experience the feelings of joy, challenge and achievement that are inherent to the sport. To ensure this, British Triathlon is committed to devising and implementing policies and procedures to ensure all those involved comply with the British Triathlon code of good practice.

In addition, all young people are entitled to a duty of care and to be protected from abuse. Abuse can occur anywhere, at home, at school, in the park and in sport. Sadly some people will seek to be in the company of children simply in order to abuse them. British Triathlon is committed to devising and implementing policies and procedures to ensure everyone in the sport accepts their responsibilities to safeguard children from harm and abuse. This means taking action to safeguard children and to report any concerns about their welfare. It is not their responsibility to determine whether or not abuse has taken place; this is the domain of child protection professionals; the children’s social care services and the police.

This document sets out British Triathlon’s policies and procedures in fulfillment of its belief in and commitment to good practice and child protection.

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