BYAFA Welfare Policy

Foreword
Statement
Responsibilities
Principles
Recruitment
Code of Conduct for the Protection of Young People
Recognising Poor Practice and Abuse
Use of Photographs and Recording Images of Young People
Responding to Disclosure, Suspicions and Allegations
Expert Advice
Appendix, Policies and Forms

Physical Abuse

Includes situations where another person deliberately physically hurts or injures a young person, or knowingly fails to prevent such injuries. Giving young people alcohol, inappropriate drugs, or other harmful substances can also cause harm.
In a sporting environment physical abuse may occur when: