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\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECTION 1: CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolicy Objectives \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolicy Statement \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Principles \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImplementation \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Equality \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECTION 2: SUPPORTING INFORMATION\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice Concerns \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWellbeing Concerns \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChild Abuse \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolicy Review \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssociated Documents \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Safeguarding Contact Details \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossary \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECTION 3: APPENDICES \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Process Map – Reporting a Concern About a Child \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Child Abuse – Definitions, Signs and Indicators \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECTION 1: CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOLICY OBJECTIVES \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis policy and related documents apply to the following governing bodies in athletics:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • UK Athletics (UKA) \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• England Athletics (EA)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Athletics Northern Ireland (ANI)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Welsh Athletics (WA)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Scottish Athletics (SA)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this document, any reference to UK Athletics means UK Athletics and the above listed Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs). \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthletics is one of the most accessible and successful sports in the UK. All children who take part in athletics are entitled to participate in a fun and safe environment, and we believe that everyone involved in our sport can play a part to safeguard and protect children from harm. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of this policy is to demonstrate the commitment of UK Athletics and the four HCAFs to build a safer future in athletics for children, and our responsibility to: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• keep children and young people safe by valuing, listening to and respecting them\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• promote the wellbeing of children through opportunities to take part in athletics safely \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• put in place policies and procedures to promote the wellbeing and protection of children \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• recruit, train and support all our staff and volunteers to prioritise the safety of children who \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e take part in our activities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOLICY STATEMENT \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll children and young people have the right to be cared for, protected from harm and abuse, and to participate in a sporting environment which is safe, and in which their rights are respected, and their needs met. Children and young people should get the help they need, when they need it, and their safety is paramount. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Athletics and the four HCAFs accept our legal and moral duty to care for all children. This policy and the associated procedures and guidelines establish our collective commitment to protect all children and young people from poor practice, abuse and exploitation. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis policy operates in conjunction with the relevant government policies and legislation regulating the protection of children and young people in the four Home Countries, and we will work with the appropriate external partners to ensure best practice is implemented and maintained. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis policy links with our Adult Safeguarding Policy to ensure that as young people move into adulthood their safety and wellbeing will continue to be protected.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATION \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafeguarding and protecting children is everyone’s responsibility, not just the obligation of a few. Therefore, this policy applies to the following who must abide by its terms.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll individuals, clubs, associations, and other organisations involved in any capacity in athletics, whether or not members of UK Athletics or a HCAF. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes senior managers and the board of trustees, participants in events operating under a UKA or Home Country licence, individuals or organisations contracted to, or whose services are engaged to deliver programmes and courses on behalf of UKA or a Home Country, and anyone working within the sport (in a paid or voluntary capacity, whether as an employee or on a self-employed basis or otherwise) including all coaches and officials. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will take appropriate action against anyone who is suspected of a breach of this policy, or of the associated codes of conduct, licence terms and conditions, and relevant disciplinary regulations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEFINITION OF A CHILD \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the purposes of this policy, a child means a person who has not attained the age of 18 years. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The Children Act 1989 \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have an immediate and serious concern about the safety or health of a child, contact the emergency services on 999.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY PRINCIPLES \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis policy is based on the following key principles: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The welfare of children is the primary concern.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • The protection and wellbeing of all children in our care is everyone’s responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A child, whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, socio- \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e economic status, religious belief and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from all \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e forms of harm and abuse.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • A child has the right to express views on all matters that affect them, should they wish to \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e do so. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A child’s rights and opinions should be respected and promoted. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The best way to promote the wellbeing, health and development of a child is to work in \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e partnership with the child, parents/carers and other relevant organisations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPLEMENTATION \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo implement this policy and keep children safe, UKA and the HCAFs will:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003epromote the health and wellbeing of children through the provision of opportunities to take part in athletics safely\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eput in place procedures to promote the wellbeing and protection of children.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eseek to prevent and address bullying through the development and implementation of effective anti-bullying policies and practices • appoint Lead Safeguarding Officers\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003erecruit, train and support our volunteers and staff to prioritise and safeguard the wellbeing of children who take part in our activities and protect them from harm\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003erequire clubs, volunteers and staff to adopt and abide by this safeguarding policy and related procedures including the codes of conduct for working with children \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003erespect the rights of all children to express views on any matter which affect them, should they wish to do so \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003erespond to any child wellbeing or protection concerns in line with this policy and related procedures \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eregularly monitor, review and evaluate the implementation of this policy and related procedures. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo implement this policy and keep children safe, clubs and organisations affiliated to the four HCAFs will:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eadopt this Child Safeguarding Policy \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eimplement the guidelines, procedures and regulations related to this policy \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eappoint at least one Club Welfare Officer\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esafely recruit volunteers/staff in accordance with Club Volunteer recruitment guidance \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003epromote safeguarding best practice in all aspects of club activity \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eensure all volunteers, officials, coaches, athletes and parents agree to and sign the relevant code of conduct for their role\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e accept that all office bearers and committee members have a responsibility for safeguarding children’s wellbeing and protecting them from harm, and are prepared to respond to any concerns of abuse or poor practice \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003echallenge and change poor practice • implement any recommendations of UK Athletics or relevant HCAF relating to this policy area • promote an environment where all concerns can be raised without fear of victimisation or reprisa\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eensure that everyone volunteering or working with children at their club attends a relevant child safeguarding training course every three years.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQUALITY \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Athletics and the HCAFs endorse the principle of equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in athletics (in all its disciplines and forms): \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• has a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, without regard to their age, sex, gender identity, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion, race, socio-economic status or sexual orientation \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected and that in particular, they are able to enjoy their sport without the threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment or abuse.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECTION 2: SUPPORTING INFORMATION \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis policy addresses the following forms of harm: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePractice concerns\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e • Wellbeing concerns\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e • Child abuse.\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePRACTICE CONCERNS\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practice concern is behaviour that falls short of abuse but which nevertheless harms or places someone at risk of harm, or has a negative and adverse effect on the safety and wellbeing of children. Practice concerns include any behaviour, act or omission by members of staff, coaches, volunteers, officials, or a club and its members, that may contravene this policy, or any associated procedures and guidelines, in particular the codes of conduct.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis policy, along with the safeguarding procedures, codes of conduct and safeguarding regulations, promotes and supports the maintenance of healthy and positive relationships between those in positions of trust, such as coaches, and the young people in their care. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn England and Wales the government has amended the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and extended the legal definition of position of trust to include non-statutory settings such as sport by reference to the activity which the adult is carrying out in relation to the child, namely, coaching, teaching, training, supervising or instructing. In effect the changes have extended the settings and roles where it is illegal for an adult holding a position of trust to enter into a sexual relationship with a 16- or 17– year old in their care, and this now includes athletics.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, athletics has adopted a broader interpretation of the term “position of trust” to acknowledge the inherent power imbalance in coach/athlete relationships. Such relationships can be exploitative and where this happens it can impact on a child’s wellbeing and/or lead to abuse of a position of trust.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, it would be considered as an abuse of a position of trust in athletics if an athlete is coerced or indoctrinated with attitudes to training, drugs and cheating, or social, political and religious views (radicalisation) which go against societal norms or the rules of the sport.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther examples of practice concerns may include but are not restricted to: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ecoaches who continually break rules, ignore recognised good practice guidelines, breach the codes of conduct, or the terms and conditions of their UKA licence\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eindividuals engaging in behaviours and practices that are known to be risk factors in cases of abuse\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003econtinuing with a session or activity when there is a heightened risk to the group or athlete’s wellbeing and safety \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ecoaches leading activities for which they are not trained, insured or licensed \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ea club not responding appropriately to a child wellbeing or protection concern. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWELLBEING CONCERNS \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst most children’s needs will be met by their parents and carers, it is acknowledged that participation in sports can support and promote a child’s wellbeing. Government policy in all parts of the UK recognises that sports clubs and their staff and volunteers are often significant role models and trusted people in children’s lives. They are therefore well placed to identify when a child’s wellbeing and health is, or is at risk of, being adversely affected by any matter, and to act in the child’s best interests.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wellbeing concern can be identified in different circumstances. For example: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA child may reveal that they are worried, anxious or upset about an incident or set of circumstances, either within or outside of athletics\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou may have noticed a change in a child’s behaviour, demeanour or developmental progress. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou may have concerns about the impact on a child of an incident or set of circumstances, either within or outside of the sport. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou may have concerns for a child’s physical or mental health. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are of course other factors which can impact on a child’s wellbeing. Government policy and guidance varies across the UK, so please refer to your HCAF’s website for specific welfare and wellbeing guidance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHILD ABUSE\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are four well established categories of abuse:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePhysical\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSexual \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEmotional \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNeglect.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed descriptions of the four main categories of abuse, along with information about additional vulnerabilities faced by some children and young people, can be found in Appendix 2.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOLICY REVIEW \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis policy will be reviewed every two years, or sooner in the event of legislative changes or revisions to related policies and guidelines. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis policy should be read in conjunction with the following documents, policies and procedures.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Child Safeguarding Procedures (Responding to and managing a concern about a child) \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Club Safeguarding Toolkit\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Codes of Conduct\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Safeguarding Regulations\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Adult Safeguarding Policy\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Adult Safeguarding Procedures (Responding to and managing a concern about an adult).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATIONAL SAFEGUARDING CONTACT DETAILS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGOVERNING BODY EMAIL NAME\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Athletics \u003ca href=\u0022mailto:safeguarding@uka.org.uk\u0022\u003esafeguarding@uka.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e Sue Wilson \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngland Athletics \u003ca href=\u0022mailto:welfare@englandathletics.org\u0022\u003ewelfare@englandathletics.org\u003c/a\u003e Sarah Harrison \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelsh Athletics safeguardingandwelfare@welshathletics.org Carl Williams Athletics Northern Ireland \u003ca href=\u0022mailto:welfare@athleticsni.org\u0022\u003ewelfare@athleticsni.org\u003c/a\u003e Allister Woods \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScottish Athletics \u003ca href=\u0022mailto:welfare@scottishathletics.org.uk\u0022\u003ewelfare@scottishathletics.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e Morva McKenzie\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLOSSARY\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLSO\u003c/strong\u003e – Lead Safeguarding Officer for UK Athletics or the relevant Home Country\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCWO\u003c/strong\u003e – Club Welfare Officer\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLSCB\u003c/strong\u003e – Local Safeguarding Children Board\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDBS\u003c/strong\u003e – Disclosure and Barring Service in England and Wales\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePVG\u003c/strong\u003e – Protection of Vulnerable Groups system operated by Disclosure Scotland \u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eAccessNI\u003c/strong\u003e – Protection of Vulnerable Groups system operating in Northern Ireland\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCPSU\u003c/strong\u003e – Child Protection in Sport Unit (NSPCC)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eChildren 1st\u003c/strong\u003e – Child Protection in Sport Service in Scotland\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAffiliated club\u003c/strong\u003e – Means any voluntary club, non-voluntary organisation or virtual club affiliated to UKA or the Home Country Athletics Federations\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eChild\u003c/strong\u003e – Anyone who has not attained the age of 18 years\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eHCAF \u003c/strong\u003e– Home Country Athletics Federation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECTION 3: APPENDICES\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPENDIX 1: PROCESS MAP – REPORTING A CONCERN ABOUT A\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\u0022max-width: 543px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.bracknellac.com/Client/Images/Cms/image(38).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u0022543\u0022 height=\u0022676\u0022 style=\u0022width: 543px; max-width: 543px; height: 676px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPENDIX 2: CHILD ABUSE – DEFINITIONS, SIGNS AND INDICATORS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Child Abuse and Child Neglect? \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbuse and neglect are forms of maltreatment of a child. Somebody may abuse or neglect a child by inflicting, or by failing to act to prevent, significant harm to the child. Children may be abused in a family, or an institutional or sporting setting, by those known to them or, more rarely, by a stranger.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is helpful to consider the different ways in which children can be abused, both within and out-with our sport. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are four agreed categories of abuse:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEmotional\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePhysical\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSexual\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNeglect.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese categories are not mutually exclusive. For example, a child experiencing physical abuse is undoubtedly experiencing emotional abuse as well. The definitions which follow show the different ways in which these categories of abuse may be experienced by a child. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eRecognising the Signs of Child Abuse\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter each definition that follows we have included some guidance on the main signs of abuse to look out for. However, be aware that although the physical and behavioural signs listed may be symptomatic of abuse, they may not always be an indicator and, conversely, children experiencing abuse may not demonstrate any of these signs. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChild abuse is often difficult to recognise. It is not your responsibility to decide whether a child has been abused or not. That is the role of trained professionals. At UK Athletics we believe it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect children. If you know or suspect that a child is being harmed or abused, you need to act. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmotional Abuse\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmotional abuse is defined as the persistent emotional neglect or ill treatment that has severe and persistent adverse effects on a child’s emotional development. It may involve conveying to a child that they are worthless or unloved, inadequate or valued only insofar as they meet the needs of another person.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may involve the imposition of age or developmentally inappropriate expectations of a child. It may involve causing children to feel frightened or in danger and includes exploiting or corrupting children. Some level of emotional abuse will be present in other types of ill treatment of children, but it can occur independently of other forms of abuse. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of emotional abuse in sport include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ea persistent failure to show any respect to a child (e.g. continually ignoring a child) \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ehumiliating a child by continuously criticising their performance\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003econtinually being aggressive towards a child\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eacting in a way which undermines a child’s self-esteem.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns which may raise concerns about emotional abuse include: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003elow self-esteem\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003erunning away from home\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eextremes of passivity and aggression\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esignificant decline in concentration\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eindiscriminate friendliness and neediness\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eself-harming.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003ePhysical Abuse \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical abuse is defined as the causing of physical harm to a child or young person. It may involve hitting, shaking, throwing, poisoning, burning or scalding, drowning or suffocating. Physical harm may also be caused when a parent or carer feigns the symptoms of, or deliberately causes, ill health to a child they are looking after. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost children sustain accidental cuts and bruises throughout childhood. These are likely to occur in parts of the body like elbows, shins and knees. An important indicator of physical abuse is when the bruises or injuries are unexplained, or the explanation does not fit the injury, or the injury appears on parts of the body where accidental injuries are unlikely (e.g. on the cheeks or thighs). The age of the child must also be considered. It is possible that some injuries may have occurred for other reasons (e.g. certain skin conditions and diseases). \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical harm can be caused by: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eovertraining or dangerous training of athletes (e.g. sudden increases in training workloads)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eallowing an athlete to compete too frequently over an extended period \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efailure to do a risk assessment of physical limits or pre-existing medical conditions \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eadministering, condoning or failure to intervene in drug use. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns which may raise concerns about physical abuse include: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003erefusal to discuss injuries\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eimprobable explanations for injuries\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ereluctance to go home\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003erepeat injuries over time\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003euntreated injuries\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efear of parents being asked for an explanation\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eavoiding certain activities due to injury\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eavoiding the removal of warm-up clothing during sessions.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eSexual Abuse \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSexual abuse is defined as any act that involves the child in any activity for the sexual gratification of another person, whether or not it is claimed that the child either consented or assented. Sexual abuse involves forcing or enticing a child to take part in sexual activities, whether or not the child \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis aware of what is happening. The activities may involve physical contact, including penetrative or non-penetrative acts. They may include non-contact activities, such as involving children in looking at, or in the production of, pornographic material or in watching sexual activities, using sexual language towards a child or encouraging children to behave in sexually inappropriate ways. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome children may never be able to tell someone they have been sexually abused. Changes in a child’s behaviour may be a sign something has happened. In some instances, there may be no overt signs to suggest that a child has been sexually abused. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of sexual abuse in sport include: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eexposure to sexually explicit inappropriate language or jokes \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eshowing a child pornographic material or using a child to produce such material\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003einappropriate touching \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esexual intercourse and/or sexual activity with a child under 16. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns which may raise concerns about sexual abuse include: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003elack of trust in adults, overfamiliarity with adults, or fear of a particular adult\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esleep disturbance (nightmares, bed-wetting, fear of sleeping alone)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003egirls taking over the mothering role\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ereluctance or refusal to participate in physical activity, or to change clothes for games \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003edrug/alcohol abuse\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003epsychosomatic indicators such as recurrent abdominal pain or headaches\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eeating disorders\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esocial isolation – being withdrawn or introverted, poor peer relationship\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003erunning away from home\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eschool problems (e.g. falling standards, truancy)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003elow self-esteem\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esexual knowledge beyond the child’s age\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esexual promiscuity/over-sexualised behaviour\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eanxiety/depression/self-harm/suicide attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eNeglect\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeglect is defined as the persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical and/or psychological needs, which is likely to result in the serious impairment of the child’s health or development. It may involve a parent or carer failing to provide adequate food, shelter and clothing, to protect a child from physical harm or danger, or to ensure access to appropriate medical care or treatment. It may also include neglect of, or failure to respond to, a child’s basic emotional needs. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeglect may also result in the child being diagnosed as suffering from ‘non-organic failure to thrive’, where they have significantly failed to reach normal weight and growth of development milestones, and where physical and genetic reasons have been medically eliminated. In its extreme form, children can be at serious risk from the effects of malnutrition, lack of nurturing and stimulation. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can lead to serious long-term effects such as greater susceptibility to serious childhood illnesses and reduction in potential stature. With young children in particular, the consequences may be life threatening within a relatively short period of time. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of physical neglect in sport include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eexposing a child to extreme weather conditions (e.g. heat and cold)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efailing to seek medical attention for injuries\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eexposing a child to risk of injury through the use of unsafe equipment\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eexposing a child to a hazardous environment without a proper risk assessment of the activity \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efailing to provide adequate nutrition and water. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns which may raise concerns about neglect include: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003econstant hunger\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003econstant tiredness\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003euntreated medical problems or injuries\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003epoor relationships with peers\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003epoor personal hygiene/clothing in poor condition\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ebeing frequently late or not attending sessions\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003elow self-esteem\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003estealing.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are other circumstances and behaviours that can be considered as either forms of abuse, indicators that a child is at risk of abuse, or that a child’s wellbeing is being compromised. The following examples should not be considered as a definitive list.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eBullying\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBullying is a breach of children’s rights under several articles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single legal definition of bullying in the UK, and whilst there are different descriptions of bullying across the Home Countries, it can broadly be termed as repeated behaviour which is intended to hurt someone either emotionally or physically, and is often aimed at certain people because of their race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, or any other aspect such as appearance or disability. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Athletics and the Home Country governing bodies are committed to challenging all types of prejudice-based bullying and language, including bullying based on the protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act 2010.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis policy relates to both online and face-to-face bullying. We do not accept that bullying that happened online is something that happened ‘outside’ of our sport. Bullying in any form is behaviour that happens ‘to’ someone and it will have an impact upon them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe expect that all volunteers and staff will work together to prevent and reduce bullying and prejudice amongst children and young people by: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003edeveloping positive relationships amongst children, young people and adults which are mutually respectful, responsible and trusting \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ebuilding capacity, resilience and skills in children and young people, and parents and carers to prevent and deal with bullying \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003epreventing bullying of children and young people through a range of strategies and approaches \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003esupporting children, young people and their parents and carers who are affected by bullying. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* For more information and links to specific advice on how to recognise and respond to bullying in your area, visit your Home Country governing body website. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eChildren and Young People on Performance Pathways\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving through a performance pathway offers fantastic experiences and rewards for young athletes. However, there are factors that can make some talented young athletes more vulnerable to harmful behaviours, either from themselves, their coaches or parents, or members of their entourage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese factors include, but are not limited to:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ea win-at-all-costs approach\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eintense coach–athlete relationships\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ea self-image that is linked closely with performance excellence\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003echild athletes operating in an adult-focused environment\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ebeing away from family and support networks\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efear of losing funding or a place on the programme if they speak out.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eChildren and Young People with a Disability\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst disabled children are likely to suffer the same type of abuse as other children, research suggests that children with a disability are three to four times more likely to be abused than non-disabled children (NSPCC 2014, Scottish Government 2014a). Research has also shown that children with communication impairments, behavioural disorders, learning disabilities and sensory impairments are particularly vulnerable. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common forms of abuse experienced by disabled children are neglect and emotional abuse, although they may experience multiple abuses. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunicating abuse is difficult for any child. They may be confused, fearful, traumatised and uncertain about what has happened and what might happen in the future. Not every child will tell someone of their abuse or harm and there should be no greater expectation that disabled children will tell someone more readily than any other children. Telling someone about abuse can be more difficult for children who have a wide range of communication styles, and this can be more problematic if the perpetrator is also in a trusted role. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eNegative Discriminatory Behaviour\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren and young people may experience harassment or negative discrimination because of their race or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, culture, age, disability, gender, sexuality or religious beliefs. Although not in itself a category of abuse, for the purposes of this policy, negative discriminatory behaviour is categorised as a wellbeing concern, but in serious cases it can be considered emotional abuse.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eChildren and Young People Experiencing or Affected by Mental Health Problems\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emotional wellbeing of children and young people is just as important as their physical health. Most children grow up mentally healthy, but certain risk factors make some more likely to experience problems than others. Evidence suggests that more children and young people have problems with their mental health today than 30 years ago. Traumatic events in themselves will not usually lead to mental health problems, but they may trigger problems in those children and young people whose mental health is not robust.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo separate but not necessarily unconnected issues relate to children affected by mental health problems: \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003echildren and young people who are experiencing mental health problems themselves\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003echildren and young people whose lives are affected by the mental illness or mental health problems of a parent/carer.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eFinancial Abuse\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren and young people can be subject to financial abuse and this may include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003etheft of money or possessions\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efraud/scamming\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eprevented from accessing their own money, benefits or assets\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eundue pressure, duress, threat or undue influence put on the person in connection with financial matters. In a sport setting this could include being asked to pay a coach’s expenses or being asked for a loan by a coach or volunteer\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003emisuse of personal allowance in a care home\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003emisuse of benefits by a parent/carer\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003efalse representation, or using another person’s bank account, cards or documents\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003emisuse of a power of attorney or other legal authority.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eParental Problematic Alcohol and Drug Misuse\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblematic parental substance use can involve alcohol and/or drug use (including prescription as well as illegal drugs). The risks to, and impacts on, children of parents and carers who use alcohol and drugs are known and well-researched.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eDomestic Abuse\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestic abuse describes any behaviour that involves exerting control over a partner or ex-partner’s life choices and that undermines their personal autonomy. Children and young people living with domestic abuse are at increased risk of significant harm, both as a result of witnessing the abuse and of being abused themselves. However, children can also be affected by abuse even when they are not witnessing it or being subjected to abuse themselves. Domestic abuse can profoundly disrupt a child’s environment, undermining their stability and damaging their physical, mental and emotional health.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eFemale Genital Mutilation (FGM)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale genital mutilation is a culture-specific abusive practice affecting some communities. If it is suspected a child is at risk of FGM abuse, then this should always trigger a child safeguarding referral. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eHonour-based Violence and Forced Marriage\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonour-based violence is a spectrum of criminal conduct which includes threats and abuse and which can escalate to honour killing. Such violence can occur when perpetrators believe that a relative/community member, who may be a child, has shamed the family and/or the community by breaking their honour code. The punishment may include assault, abduction, confinement, threats and murder.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eChild Criminal Exploitation (CCE)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChild criminal exploitation is a form of child abuse which involves criminal exploitation and requires a safeguarding response. It includes children who are involved in criminal activities, including the movement of drugs or money which results in personal gain for an individual, group or organised criminal gang. This can involve an element of exchange and can still be exploitation even if the activity appears consensual. It is typified by some form of power imbalance in favour of those perpetrating the exploitation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022font-size: 14px;\u0022\u003eChild Trafficking\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChild trafficking typically exposes children to continuous and severe risk of significant harm. It involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring and/or receipt of a child for purposes of exploitation. This definition holds whether or not there has been any coercion or deception, as children are not considered capable of informed consent to such activity. It applies to activity within a country as well as between countries. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Information\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther information on abuse and neglect is available from \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/spotting-signs-child-abuse/\u0022\u003eNSPCC\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/spotting-signs-child-abuse/\u0022\u003e \u003c/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.children1st.org.uk/help-for-families/parentline-scotland/guidance-advice/cat/help-to-protect-children\u0022\u003eChildren 1st\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epolicy was adopted by:\u003c/strong\u003e BAC Committee\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c/strong\u003e 29\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e\nJuly 2025\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned on behalf of BAC\u003c/strong\u003e: \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.bracknellac.com/Client/Images/Cms/image(39).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName of Signatory:\u003c/strong\u003e Kate Sillett\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole of Signatory:\u003c/strong\u003e Lead Welfare Officer\u003c/p\u003e","ContentConfig":{"Caption":null,"Icon":null,"IconColour":null,"CaptionColour":null,"UnderlineColour":null,"TextColour":null,"FontSize":null,"LineHeight":null,"RequiresLoggedInUser":false,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"ComponentCode":null,"ComponentError":null,"BottomMargin":"0px","PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","CssClass":null,"ResponsiveClasses":"","PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""},"ImageConfig":{"ImageURL":null,"ObjectFit":"contain","ImageHeight":null,"FrameStyle":null,"BorderRadius":null,"Caption":{"IsActive":false,"Text":null,"SubText":null,"Font":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"SubFont":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"Alignment":null,"Position":null,"Margin":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"Blur":false,"Hover":false},"AltText":null,"LinkURL":null,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"IgnoreCache":false}]}],"ColumnSpacing":"0px","BottomMargin":"0px","TopPadding":"0px","IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""}}],"PageURL":"https://www.bracknellac.com/Cms/Spaces/POLICIES/Child+Safeguarding+Policy?version=2","AllVersions":[],"Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"Spaces":[],"IsWatching":false,"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanCopy":false,"CanCreateTemplate":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false,"CanLike":false,"CanWatch":false}

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