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The Centre for Child Protection and Safeguarding in Sport (CPSS) is at the forefront of high-quality research on understanding and preventing violence, abuse, exploitation, and maltreatment in sport and promoting athletes\u2019 human rights.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CPSS produces world-leading cutting-edge research evidence that informs policy and practice. We work with many organisations and agencies \u2013 local, national, and international \u2013 from the sport, child protection, human rights, and coaching sectors as well as with current and former athletes, \u2018survivors\u2019 of violence and abuse from sport, and coaches and coach educators.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CPSS staff have global reputations and a range of relevant expertise. We contribute to national and international research projects, enquiries, expert panels, and conferences, and deliver CPD training and expert consultancy services to the sport and safeguarding sectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Centre\u2019s work attracts research grants to explore new areas of knowledge and help us stay at the forefront of developments in the field. Members have collaborated with organisations including the Council of Europe, the International Olympic Committee, World Athletics, the Canadian Coaches Association, Sport England, the Football Association, and UK Coaching.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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