Edge Hill University's new research centre on safeguarding in sport has generated hope for real change.
CPSS Newsletter Issue 3
The third issue of the CPSS newsletter is available to download now.
CPSS Newsletter Issue 2
The second issue of the CPSS newsletter is available to download now.
Academic wins IOC grant to investigate abuse education in sport
An Edge Hill academic has won a prestigious award from the International Olympic Committee to educate coaches and athletes in three countries about non-sexual abuse in sport.
CPSS Newsletter Issue 1
The second issue of the CPSS newsletter is available to download now.
Academic highlights the ‘hidden’ violence plaguing the sports world
An academic at Edge Hill University's new Centre for Child Protection and Safeguarding in Sport has voiced concerns about the ‘hidden’ violence plaguing the sports world.
Lancashire expert in sexual abuse is leading European funded study into child abuse in sport
The first study of its kind into child abuse within sport is being spearheaded by a Lancashire academic. Edge Hill University Academic Mike Hartill, an expert in sexual abuse in sport, is leading European funded project.
Academic expert to lead European funded study into child abuse in sport
Edge Hill University Academic Mike Hartill, an expert in sexual abuse in sport, is leading European funded research into child abuse within sport.
Keeping sport safe
Against a background of high profile cases of child abuse in sport in the media, Edge Hill University is playing a major role in a new event to raise awareness and share research about exploitation in sport.
Edge Hill expert calls for greater recognition of gender-based violence in sport
Sporting organisations need to do more to understand and prevent gender-based violence, according to Edge Hill University senior lecturer Dr Melanie Lang in an interview with BBC Sport Online.