Support, Safety and Guidance When It Matters Most
Clear, confidential guidance for understanding concerns, knowing your rights, reporting safely, and accessing trusted support — centred on the needs and voices of athletes and survivors.
Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally triggered?
Sometimes sport, life or a current situation can feel like “too much,” and your emotions can feel bigger than you can handle right now.
Supporting someone who is upset or raising a concern?
If someone has come to you feeling overwhelmed, upset, or wanting to share a safe sport concern, you do not have to have all the answers.
Feeling unsafe and needing immediate assistance?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or you are thinking about harming yourself, please seek urgent help now from local emergency services or a crisis/helpline in your country.
- Click here for UK phone or text helplines or view the SRA Athletes Network Global MAP OF LOCAL SUPPORT options.
The Athlete Survivors Assist
US based organisation that supports athlete survivors and works to reform sport culture through advocacy, education, and resources.
Kyniska Advocacy
The UK’s Only Athlete-Led & Sport-Wide Safe Sport Organisation working with UK sporting communities to influence change in welfare and wellbeing policies, education and support for all athletes, but especially women athletes.
SRA Athletes Network for Safer Sports
An international network of people and organizations connected by our lived experience of abuse in sport
Raise A Safeguarding Concern with SSI
If your concern relates to any persons involved in any capacity in SSI activities please contact us at confidential@safesportinternational.com or use one of the reporting methods on our safeguarding policy page.
Select each flag to view further sources of country-specific help and support…
(please contact us to add or update details for your country)
Focus is on non-accidental harms, that is those perpetrated knowingly and deliberately, that undermine both the mental and physical health of the athlete and the integrity of sport.
Child Helpline International ➜
An exceptional resource used to help and support child protection systems globally, regionally and nationally, and to help our members advocate for the rights of children and amplify their voices.
In 2014-2015, the EU-COE joint project “Pro Safe Sport” (PSS) aimed at promoting a safe and healthy environment for young athletes. PSS was followed in 2017 by a new joint initiative: Pro Safe Sport + (PSS+) focusing on sexual violence against children in sport.
Save the Children Albania – Tel: +355 4 226 1840
info.albania@savethechildren.org
Need Support? Contact ALO 116, Albania’s 24/7 free and confidential helpline for children and adolescents.
Advocating for Children: Humanium is an international sponsorship NGO working worldwide to end rights violations and ensure every child is protected. Click to ask for help to respect a child’s rights.
Buenos Aires Ciudad – Tel: +102
Need to Talk? Call Línea 102 – The dedicated helpline for kids.
Local Support: Visit the Defensorías Zonales for decentralized community services.
Youth Justice: Specialized care for adolescents in conflict with the law (Responsabilidad Penal Juvenil).
Fundacion Telefon pa Hubentud – 131
Need Support in Aruba? Contact YAMA 131, the 24/7 confidential helpline for children and young adults. Operated by Telefon pa Hubentud, this independent charity provides free counseling and resources whenever you need them.
Child Safe Sport – Tel: 1800 161 361 ➜
Prioritising Athlete Safety: Contact Child Safe Sport at 1800 161 361. Supported by the Australian Government, dedicated to protecting the integrity of sport and ensuring a safe, active environment for all young Australians.
100% Sport – Tel: +43(1)39 39 100 100➜
Safe Sport in Austria: Contact 100% SPORT at +43 (1) 39 39 100 100. As the national centre for gender competence and safeguarding, it is an autonomous association dedicated to promoting equality and safety across all Austrian sporting agendas.
Childine Botswana – Tel: (+267) 3 900 900 ➜
info@childlinebotswana.org
The Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to the excellence of national high-performance sport. Affiliated with the IOC, it works to preserve the dignity of human beings and their fundamental rights. This includes liberty, privacy, private life, honour, equal treatment and the right to a good, healthy and safe environment to work and practice sport.
Defence for Children Cameroon – Tel : +237 997 0238 ➜
Legal Advocacy: Contact Defence for Children Cameroon at +237 997 0238.
Government Support: Reach the Ministry of Social Affairs (Childhood Protection) at (+237) 22 22 29 58 or email infos@minas.cm.
Global Aid: Contact UNICEF Cameroon at (+237) 222 31 82 for international safeguarding support.
Community Programs: Reach Plan International at (+237) 2221 5451 or email cameroon.co@plan-international.org.
Commonwealth Games Canada – Tel: 613-244-6868 x 226 ➜
Need Support? Canadian Sport Helpline Available 7 days a week (8am–8pm ET) for anonymous and confidential support in both English and French.
Call or Text: 1-888-83-SPORT (77678)
Email: info@abuse-free-sport.ca
The Mission: To support Olympic and Paralympic excellence while enriching the lives of youth across the Commonwealth. Working toward an abuse-free sporting environment for every athlete.
Canadian Centre for Child Protection – Tel: 1-800-532-9135 ➜
Respect in Sport – Tel: 1-877-737- 9875 – Email: gethelp@changeofseasons.ca ➜
Harassment and Abuse | Canadian Centre, For Ethics in Sport ➜
Sport Integrity Canada -The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) ➜
Integra – Tel: 800 200 818 – Email: fonoinfancia@integra.cll ➜
Sename – Tel: Allegations of abuse – 800 730 800 ➜
Early Childhood Support: Contact Integra (Fonoinfancia) at 800 200 818 or email fonoinfancia@integra.cl.
Reporting Abuse: Contact Sename at 800 730 800 for dedicated support and allegations of child rights violations.
The mission: To contribute to the prevention, promotion, protection and restitution of the rights of girls and boys violated in their rights, as well as the responsibility and social inclusion of young offenders through a programmatic offer in continuous improvement, which is delivered by a committed human group, constituted by Sename and its Collaborating Organisations.
Child Emergency Hotline – Tel: 116 111 ➜
Dial 116 111 to reach the Child Emergency Hotline for immediate assistance and protection services. Supported by the European Union’s Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (2021–2027), this service provides a critical link for children in need of urgent care.
Support Child Rights and Development: Contact Save the Children China via their regional offices to engage with their national development programs. Save the Children has been working in mainland China since the early 1980s. In collaboration with local communities, partners, and government, it aims to ensure that all children, regardless of their background or abilities, receive quality services in China. The programme works across five thematic sectors: child protection, child rights governance, education, health, and humanitarian response.
Women of China – Tel: (8610)-85326020 ➜
Inquire Regarding Child and Women’s Rights: Contact the NWCCW (Women of China) to engage with the primary coordinating body for gender and youth development. The committee is mandated to coordinate and promote inter-departmental government efforts to protect the rights and interests of children and women. Its functions include overseeing the establishment of development programs, ensuring the allocation of necessary administrative resources, and providing guidance and examination for working committees across all provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in China.
UNICEF China – Tel: (+8610) 853 12 600 – Email: beijing@unicef.org ➜
Operating with a dedicated team of 100 staff members, UNICEF collaborates with the Government of China and various partners to promote policies and laws that strengthen child welfare. The organisation focuses on ensuring that the benefits of national development reach the most impoverished and vulnerable children, while facilitating the global exchange of best practices and lessons learned from its regional programs.
Sport & Recreation Alliance – info@sportandrecreation.org.uk ➜
The Sport and Recreation Alliance is a leading representative body dedicated to building an active nation through movement and play. Guided by the 2025–2030 strategy, “A United Voice for Sport and Recreation,” the organisation serves as a central advocate for the sector, ensuring that sport and recreation remain fundamental to national health, community wellbeing, and individual development.
Child Line – Tel : 0800 1111 ➜
Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, we’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime.
NSPCC – Tel : 0808 800 5000 (child protection helpline) ➜
Child abuse is preventable – not inevitable. And it’s up to each of us to do everything possible to keep childhood safe from abuse, so children can grow up healthy and thrive. That’s why we’re here and drives what we do. So as long as there’s abuse – we will fight for every childhood.
Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) – 0116 366 5626 ➜
The Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) is a partnership between the NSPCC, Sport England, Sport Northern Ireland and Sport Wales.
(In Scotland, there’s a similar partnership between Children 1st and sportscotland.)
The Unit was founded in 2001 to work with UK Sports Councils, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), Active Partnerships (previously known as County Sports Partnerships) and other organisations to help them minimise the risk of child abuse during sporting activities.
This followed a series of high profile cases of abuse of young athletes by those in positions of trust such as coaches in the sports.
In 2016, the CPSU won UNICEF’s Safeguarding in Sport Award for our work safeguarding children in and through sport.
AFIREM – Tel: +33 9 77 84 09 25 ➜
Defence for Children – Tel: +41 (0)22 734 05 58 ➜
Defence for Children International is an international child rights advocacy movement headquartered in Geneva. With a global presence spanning 47 national sections, the organisation works to promote and protect the human rights of children through localized advocacy, legal support, and systemic reform.
German Sport Youth – Tel: + 49 69-6700 450 ➜
The German Sport Youth is the Youth Organisation of the German Olympic Sport Federation. It is the umbrella organisation of all youth sport federations in Germany and provides resources for safeguarding in sport. Access to such resources and the safeguarding officers of the National Sport Federations and the regional federations is available through the website.
Child Development Agency – Tel: 876 878 2882 ➜
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency is a specialised executive agency in Jamaica formed through the merger of the Child Development Agency and the Office of Children’s Registry. The CPFSA is responsible for protection of children at risk and provides comprehensive family support services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the nation’s youth.
Ministry of Health, Labour & Welfare – Tel: 03-5253-1111 ➜
All children, in the spirit of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, have the right to receive appropriate rearing and to be able to achieve healthy growth, development and independence. The prevention of child abuse that affects the healthy growth of children is an important issue that should be addressed throughout society.
Child Line – Tel: 0120 99 7777 ➜
Child Guidance Centres – Tel: 03 3366 4152 ➜
JaSPCAN – Tel: Phone: 542 0012 ➜
The Japanese Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (JaSPCAN) is a society of medical, health, welfare, education, legal, and governmental professionals in practice and research. JaSPCAN aims to promote child abuse and neglect prevention in Japan through practice and research interaction.
Childline Kenya – Telephone for safeguarding concerns: 0727 637 076 or 116 ➜
safe@childlinekenya.co.ke
Ligne Verte 147 is the national child helpline in Madagascar dedicated to the reporting of mistreatment, violence, abuse, and exploitation. This free service operates 24/7 and is accessible nationwide, providing support for the protection of children across the country.
The Tithandizane Helpline 116 is a national support service operated by Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO), a non-governmental organization dedicated to the empowerment of youth, women, and children.
New Zealand Football – Tel: +64 9 414-0175 ➜
New Zealand Football is the national governing body dedicated to promoting responsible and respectful behaviour within the sport. Committed to promoting responsible and respectful behaviour and ensuring that people feel safe when interacting with people involved in Football in New Zealand. NZF has established an independent Ethics Committee which is designed for complaints relating to breaches in the NZF Code of Conduct, the NZF Disciplinary Code, the NZF Code of Ethics, and the NZF Working with Children Policy from anyone involved in Football. It will allow complainants to contact an independent ethics committee who will assist them in resolving their concerns.
HDI Child Helpline – Tel: +23417613322 ➜
The Mission: To strengthen vulnerable HUMANS in society and build total human capacity through social DEVELOPMENT programmes that advance education for all and INITIATIVES that promote equality, justice, opportunities, transparency, accountability and civic participation in governance.
The Mission: To enhance partnerships and other opportunities for the prevention and protection of children from all forms of maltreatment, thus ensuring the realisation of children’s rights.
Red Cross Helpline for Children and Youth – Tel: 800 333 21 ➜
Cross on the neck is Red Cross’ call offer for everyone up to 18 years. You can call, email or chat and record what’s important to you. At Kors on the neck you get to talk to an adult you can trust and who can’t see who you are. You can tell about everything, both the good things and what you think is painful and difficult. For life actually becomes a little easier when you have someone to talk to!
The Norwegian Children and Youth Council – Tel: +47 23310590 ➜
Sport Scotland – Tel: 0141 534 6500 ➜
Safeguarding in Sport is a partnership between Children 1st and Sport Scotland. Children 1st work with governing bodies of sport, local authority sports/leisure departments, leisure trusts and sports clubs. The aim of Safeguarding in Sport is to help ensure children stay safe and have fun while taking part in sport.
Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, we’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime.
NSPCC – Tel: 0808 800 5000 (child protection helpline) ➜
Child abuse is preventable – not inevitable. And it’s up to each of us to do everything possible to keep childhood safe from abuse, so children can grow up healthy and thrive. That’s why we’re here and drives what we do. So as long as there’s abuse – we will fight for every childhood.
SG Safe Sport – safe_sport@sport.gov.sg ➜
Sport Singapore is committed in providing its sporting community with a safe, respectful environment that is free from all forms of harassment and abuse. The Safe Sport Taskforce looks into issues related to physical abuse, psychological abuse, neglect, sexual harassment and sexual abuse in sport. It partners with the relevant authorities including the Singapore National Olympic Council, national sport associations, schools, child protection organisation, police force and more to safeguard sport in Singapore.
South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee ➜
The SOUTH AFRICAN SPORTS CONFEDERATION AND OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (SASCOC), is South Africa’s national multi-coded sporting body. The main business of the SASCOC is to promote and develop a strategy and framework for high performance sport as defined in the National Sport and Recreation Act 110 of 1998 as amended by the National Sport and Recreation Amendment Act.
Seoul Foreign School– Tel: +82-2-330-3100 ➜
Seoul Foreign School’s Child Protection Policy is informed by the Statutes of the Republic of Korea, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and best practice as identified by the International Task Force for Child Protection.
Swedish Association of Local Authorities & Regions ➜
Ombudsman for Children in Sweden – Tel: 08-692-29-50 ➜
Inquire Regarding Child Rights: Call +46 8 692 29 50 to contact the government agency mandated to represent the interests of children. Operating on the basis of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the Ombudsman monitors national compliance and advises on legislative improvements to protect the rights of all young people in Sweden.
Pro Juventud is Switzerland’s national 24/7 helpline that provides free, confidential support and counseling to children and young people via phone, WhatsApp, and chat.
Childline – info@childlinethailand.org ➜
Safe Child Thailand – Tel: 020 7602 6203 – info@safechildthailand.org ➜
For over 40 years, Safe Child Thailand has changed the lives of thousands of children in Thailand. Helping to protect them from the risks of trafficking, exploitation and abuse. Projects focus on helping children from vulnerable communities reach their full potential in safe and nurturing environments. To achieve their aims, they partner with bold Thai organisations to deliver a range of projects.
2nd Floor Youth Helpline – Tel: 1-888-222-2228 ➜
2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey’s youth and young adults, available to help you find solutions to the problems that you face at home, at school or at play.
Boys Town – Tel: 1-800-448-3000 ➜
While ministering to the homeless on the streets of Omaha, Nebraska, Father Edward Joseph Flanagan developed a lifelong interest in young people and their struggle to grow into responsible, productive members of society. Today, with your help, it continues to uphold Father Flanagan’s mission of saving children and healing families.
California Coalition for Youth – Tel: 1-800-843-5200 ➜
Today’s Youth are faced with a myriad of complex and difficult issues and often lack an adequate support system to transition successfully into adulthood. In response, The California Coalition for Youth (CCY) provides strong statewide policy leadership around issues concerning disconnected runaway and homeless youth.
National Runaway Safeline – Tel: 1-800-786-2929 ➜
The mission of the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is to keep America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets.