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What Is Grooming In Youth Sports?

By Gemma-Leigh Garner
In Risk Management, Safety and Injury Prevention
9 Min read
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Many parents and coaches believe that youth sports provide an environment where children can learn valuable life skills, including teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. However, youth sports can also be a breeding ground for dangerous behaviors such as grooming. Grooming is a process by which an adult builds trust with a child for the purpose of sexual abuse. It is a topic that is often not...

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Youth Sports Risk Management Tips: How to Keep Your Athletes Safe

By Gemma-Leigh Garner
In Risk Management
38 Min read
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Youth sports have become an integral part of the childhood experience. Children and adolescents participate in various sports activities, including football, basketball, soccer, and baseball, among others. While these activities provide numerous benefits, such as socialization, fitness, and skill development, they also come with inherent risks. Bodily injuries, including concussions, fractures...

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