Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation
Active, Healthy Living: Abuse Preventation
Abuse and harassment occur everywhere in our community - sport and recreation areas are no exception. This is a reality about which we can and must take action.
Many sporting communities across Canada are looking for ways to eliminate the abuse and harassment of children in sport and recreation activities. Sport Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness formed a predominantly volunteer-based Abuse and Harassment Committee. This committee was divided into two sub-committees - one concerned with policy and procedures and the other with education and delivery.
To ensure access to the best information available on abuse and harassment, the policy and procedures committee conducted an exhaustive review of materials prepared by various groups and experts across North America. Advice was also sought from the community as needed. The aim was to design a process to prevent and respond to the problem and ensure it doesn’t happen again.
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