Review Article

Child Protection Program in Sports

Volume: 7 Number: 4 December 30, 2025
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Child Protection Program in Sports

Abstract

This study examines the importance of child protection policies in sports and the current practices implemented in this field. Participation of children in physical education and sports activities provides positive contributions to their physical, psychological, and social development; however, it also brings risks such as abuse, neglect, and bullying. Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect, are among the main issues threatening the safety of young athletes. To reduce these risks, sports federations, clubs, coaches, and families must adopt child rights–sensitive policies. An effective child protection program requires the integrated implementation of education, supervision, ethical rules, legal regulations, and psychological support mechanisms. International organizations (UNICEF and ILO) have developed policies supporting the protection of children in sports environments. In Turkey, the establishment of the Child Protection Unit by the Turkish Football Federation and various legal regulations have been important steps in this area. In conclusion, ensuring the safety of children in sports is possible through awareness-raising, sustainable supervision, and a management approach based on ethical principles. Thus, sports can become a field that contributes to children’s healthy and safe development.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Journal Section

Review Article

Early Pub Date

December 15, 2025

Publication Date

December 30, 2025

Submission Date

October 25, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 14, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 4

APA
Küçükalpelli, F. (2025). Child Protection Program in Sports. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation, 7(4), 800-807. https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1810649
AMA
1.Küçükalpelli F. Child Protection Program in Sports. JSAR. 2025;7(4):800-807. doi:10.56639/jsar.1810649
Chicago
Küçükalpelli, Filiz. 2025. “Child Protection Program in Sports”. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation 7 (4): 800-807. https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1810649.
EndNote
Küçükalpelli F (December 1, 2025) Child Protection Program in Sports. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation 7 4 800–807.
IEEE
[1]F. Küçükalpelli, “Child Protection Program in Sports”, JSAR, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 800–807, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.56639/jsar.1810649.
ISNAD
Küçükalpelli, Filiz. “Child Protection Program in Sports”. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation 7/4 (December 1, 2025): 800-807. https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1810649.
JAMA
1.Küçükalpelli F. Child Protection Program in Sports. JSAR. 2025;7:800–807.
MLA
Küçükalpelli, Filiz. “Child Protection Program in Sports”. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation, vol. 7, no. 4, Dec. 2025, pp. 800-7, doi:10.56639/jsar.1810649.
Vancouver
1.Filiz Küçükalpelli. Child Protection Program in Sports. JSAR. 2025 Dec. 1;7(4):800-7. doi:10.56639/jsar.1810649

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