What to do if you are worried a child is being abused
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There may be occasions when concerns about a child's welfare may be a direct result of their participation in golf, or may not be related to golf at all, but come to light by virtue of their involvement with the sport. In either case, your concerns should be brought to the attention of an appropriate person, even if you consider they are small: your concern may be a part of a wider picture. It is not the role of anyone within golf to decide whether a child is being abused, but it is our responsibility to ensure information is passed to Social Services or Police, if appropriate.
If you are worried about the welfare of a child, do not hesitate to speak to your Club Welfare Officer, or the Lead Child Protection Officer of your organisation, who will handle the information within CiG confidentiality principles. They will provide you with advice and support. Also, see Section 5 for more information.
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What to do if you are worried that a child is being abused outside of the sports environment (but the concern is identified through the child's involvement in golf)
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What to do if you are worried about the behaviour of any member, volunteer, staff, PGA Professional, coach or official in Golf or affiliated organisation.
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