BYAFA Welfare Policy
Recognising Poor Practice and Abuse
Poor practice is inappropriate behaviour by an adult, or another young person, that is a cause of concern to another young person. In relation to this Policy and its application, poor practice includes behaviour that contravenes the British Youth American Football's Codes of Conduct and Ethics.
- Infringement of a person's rights.
- Neglect of responsibilities towards the welfare and safety of players, the image of the sport, personal standards.
Even for those experienced in working with child abuse, it is not always easy to recognise a situation where abuse may occur or has already taken place. Volunteers are not expected to be experts at such recognition; however, they do have a responsibility to act if they have any concerns about the behavior of someone, an adult or another child, towards a young person. Member organisations should encourage, and expect, staff to discuss any concern they may have about the welfare of a young person immediately with the designated officer.
Abuse can and does happen in a wide range of environments, within or outside of the family setting, at school and in a sporting environment, and often it is people (adults and other young persons) a young person knows and trusts.The effects of abuse can be immensely damaging to a young person's physical, mental of emotional Health. Untreated, the detrimental effects caused by abuse can follow a person into adulthood.
Recognizsing Poor Practice and Abuse
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Indicators of Abuse
Racial Discrimination and Equity
People With Disabilities
Bullying
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