How SAM Can Help Me (Young Person's Guide)

Direct guidance for young people on how to report abuse or seek help, explaining who they can trust and the steps involved in reporting concerns.

I’m a Young Person, how can SAM’s help me?

Your Club has a Welfare Officer who you can speak to who will know about Ask 4 Sam. If you see the logo, you can Ask 4 Sam at reception and the staff will know to help you. You can also report directly onto the website for more guidance.

You can also log onto www.ask4sam.org (link placeholder) and tell us at the County FA that you need help. We are working with other people who may be able to help too. Reporting abuse in sports is a crucial step to reducing any further harm you are experiencing or might experience. Your well-being is the most important thing to us.

Guidance for Reporting Abuse in Sports

  1. Who can I trust?
    • Trusted adults within your sport organisation: coaches, team manager, welfare officer, official, secretary or designated child protection officers.
    • You can call NSPCC, speak to your family, friends, or a trusted adult at school or college.
  2. Recognise that you matter
    • Understand that reporting abuse is courageous. You have the right to be safe at all times.
  3. Use Reporting Channels
    • Report abuse through the designated channels provided by the sports organisation (hotline, email, or a specific reporting form).
    • The method of reporting must be confidential and secure.
  4. Follow Up
    • If you don't receive a response, follow up with the person you reported to or contact another trusted adult in the organisation.
  5. Speak Up for Others
    • Encourage your friends and teammates to report any incidents they may have experienced or witnessed.
  6. Report Regardless of the Perpetrator's Identity
    • Report abuse, even if the perpetrator is someone in authority, such as a coach or team official.
  7. Involve Parents or Guardians
    • If you are comfortable, involve your parents or guardians in the reporting process. They can provide additional support and guidance.

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