Welfare Child Protection

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PVG Information for Clubs triathlonscotland Welfare Policy triathlonscotland athlete welfare officer job description Reporting Procedures for Concerned Adult/Child Reporting procedures for Club Welfare Officer (CWO)/Athlete Welfare Officer (AWO) Report form for Child Protection Incident General Medical Information Form Club Welfare Officer Role Description Code of Conduct for Officials and Volunteers Code of Conduct for Parents and Carers

Welfare

Everyone who participates in triathlon is entitled to do so in an enjoyable and safe environment while all children and vulnerable adults are entitled to a duty of care and to be protected from abuse.

triathlonscotland is committed to devising and implementing policies and procedures to ensure everyone in the sport accepts their responsibilities to safeguard children and vulnerable adults from harm and abuse. These include taking action to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, and to report any concerns about their welfare.

Reporting a concern

If you ever feel uncomfortable and want to talk, you can contact your club's welfare officer or triathlonscotland welfare officer. If you are concerned about the behaviour of a coach, official, or other member, staff, volunteer of triathlonscotland, you can report your concern. To do this:

1. Follow the ‘Reporting Procedures’ instructions available as a download
2. Call the Police if you think a child or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger
3. Contact triathlonscotland's  welfare officer by email to: welfare@triathlonscotland.org