FIFA Guardians Child Safeguarding Toolkit PDF

CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT CONTENTS 01 | President’s foreword 4 02 | Secretary General 5 03 | Introduction How was the toolkit developed? Who is this toolkit for? How to get the most out of the toolkit 6 7 8 9 04 | Getting started: five principles, five steps The five principles Principle 1 P...

CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT CONTENTS 01 | President’s foreword 4 02 | Secretary General 5 03 | Introduction How was the toolkit developed? Who is this toolkit for? How to get the most out of the toolkit 6 7 8 9 04 | Getting started: five principles, five steps The five principles Principle 1 Principle 2 10 11 12 13 Principle 3 Principle 4 Principle 5 14 15 16 The five steps towards safeguarding children in football Step 1: How are children involved in our game and what safeguards already exist? Step 2: Set out and define your safeguarding policy Step 3: Develop procedures and guidelines to implement your policy Step 4: Communication and education Step 5: How will you monitor, evaluate and review your policies, procedures and guidelines? 17 19 24 27 32 35 05 | What this toolkit does not do 37 06 | List of resources 38 07 | Appendixes Appendix 1: Starting on common ground Appendix 2: Sample child safeguarding policy and implementation guide for MAs 39 39 43 Appendix 3: Guidance note for MA internal steering group and/or external advisory group 46 2 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 416 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT Appendix 4: Sample role description for MA safeguarding officer Appendix 5: Guidance for MAs on dealing with concerns about a child and/or allegations of child abuse Appendix 6: Guidance on safe recruitment and screening procedures for MAs Appendix 7: Sample code of conduct for MA staff and volunteers Appendix 8: Risk assessment guide for MAs Appendix 9: Guidance to MAs on safeguarding and supervision of children Appendix 10: Guidance on planning and organising tournaments, overnight stays and away trips Appendix 11: Sample missing child policy for MAs Appendix 12: Guidance on celebration and communication arrangements, including the use of images of children and communication via social media Appendix 13: Guidance on the safe use of changing rooms and showering facilities Appendix 14: How to recognise and respond to abuse and standards of expected behaviour Appendix 15: Sample code of conduct for children Appendix 16: Information/sample code of conduct for parents and guardians Appendix 17: Guidance on monitoring and evaluation 48 50 57 62 64 69 71 77 78 81 82 85 86 87 3 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 417 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT 01 PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD Millions of children around the world are involved in football. Many play, whether in organised matches or kick-abouts, some take an early interest in coaching and refereeing, and almost all follow a favourite team, learning valuable life lessons such as loyalty and team work, through thick and thin. However they are involved in the game, what these children all have in common is the right to enjoy football in a safe environment, in a culture of respect and understanding. FIFA’s vision is to promote the game of football, protect its integrity and bring the game to all. In realising this vision, we are and will keep on leading the game in a way that ensures that involvement in football, in any form, is a positive experience for all children. We are and will work together with all the member associations (MAs) and confederations, support and guide them when needed, foster cooperation between them, listen and follow their good practice examples, which are numerous. With this toolkit, FIFA has established guiding principles and minimum requirements that will help leaders and organisers in our sport to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for the youngest members of the football family. Such an environment, far from being a privilege, is every child’s right. FIFA President Gianni Infantino 4 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 418 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT 02 SECRETARY GENERAL As highlighted in FIFA Vision 2.0, our organisation is committed to the standards that are demanded of a global sport governing body. For all those under 18, this means ensuring the highest standards are met by implementing effective measures so that football is played in a safe, positive and encouraging atmosphere for all children, everywhere. This toolkit is part of FIFA’s overall vision to safeguard children, in line with article 3 of the FIFA Statutes to respect all internationally recognised human rights and to promote the protection of these rights. In addition, it aims to support implementation of the FIFA Forward 2.0 Development Programme which obliges MAs and confederations to “take measures to protect and safeguard children and minors from potential abuses and to protect their wellbeing within football” (FIFA Forward 2.0 Regulations, article 8, paragraph 1t). Proactive efforts by FIFA and its MAs to safeguard children will not only enhance their enjoyment of and performance in football, it will set the foundations to safeguard everyone across the game and promote zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harassment within football. Through the five principles and five steps outlined in this toolkit, we are setting minimum requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of all children in our game. We will continue to work with our members and partners to ensure the message is heard loud and clear: no form of abuse is justifiable in sports and we each have an obligation to install robust safeguarding measures to prevent it. FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura 5 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 419 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT 03 INTRODUCTION As the global governing body for football, FIFA is committed to supporting its members to implement best practice to keep children safe and ensure involvement in football is fun for all. While FIFA does not control the day-to-day operations of our members, or their affiliated organisations and clubs who are independently organised, this toolkit sets minimum requirements for all members on child safeguarding. Accordingly, this document will underpin our work and that of our 211 MAs and the six confederations. It provides a framework to help members consider how they can prevent any risk of harm to children in football and respond appropriately, as called for in the FIFA Forward 2.0 Regulations, article 8, paragraph 1t). The toolkit recognises that many MAs already have good policies, procedures and training in place and builds on the great work of our partners around the world. It is part of FIFA’s overall commitment to safeguard children1 and will be supplemented with further guidance, templates, knowledge-sharing and training to support MAs, together with the confederations, in developing their own policies, procedures and good practices. FIFA considers this a living document that is to be updated every twenty-four months based on feedback and practical experience from our members. Reference to article 3 of the FIFA Statutes: “FIFA is committed to respecting all internationally recognised human rights and shall strive to promote the protection of these rights” and the FIFA Code of Ethics (in particular article 23). In addition, the FIFA Forward 2.0 Development Programme obliges member associations and confederations to “take measures to protect and safeguard children and minors from potential abuses and to protect their wellbeing within football” (FIFA Forward 2.0 Regulations, article 8, paragraph 1t). 1 6 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 420 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT HOW WAS THE TOOLKIT DEVELOPED? The content of this toolkit was developed by the FIFA administration together with the FIFA Child Safeguarding Working Group. Special thanks to UNICEF, the Council of Europe, the Scottish Football Association, OFC and Concacaf for their technical support and advice. Consultation and input was also received from the FIFA Development Committee and the OFC Just Play project managers. It draws on multiple sources from MAs around the world, as well as other organisations’ safeguarding policies and guidelines that are listed in the resources. 7 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 421 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT WHO IS THIS TOOLKIT FOR? To promote accountability and responsibility for keeping children safe from harm when involved in any football activity; To self-assess and inform the development of their safeguarding policies, plans and programmes, including for human resource and training needs; To assist coordinators and technical staff with risk assessments and the development of safeguarding plans and programmes; This is a resource for all stakeholders working to safeguard children in football. Specifically, it is intended for MAs: To support practitioners, such as coaches, trainers, medical personnel, staff and volunteers, who provide services, training and programmes to children to apply good practice for effective action. 8 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 422 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THE TOOLKIT Child safeguarding is the set of proactive actions MAs can take to promote the well-being of children and keep them safe from harm when involved in football. It is an umbrella term encompassing the prevention of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and neglect of children. This toolkit is meant to be interactive and assist MAs on their safeguarding journey. If you are using the printed version, you can use the space provided for notes if helpful. If using the PDF version on a computer, take advantage of the active hyperlinks as you move through the document. If your MA is working on this issue for the first time, it may be helpful to start with an understanding of what we mean by safeguarding and child protection, as well as what we mean by abuse, its global prevalence and consequences, as well as some risk and protective factors within sport. These and other important considerations are explained in Appendix 1 “Starting on common ground”. Even if good preventive measures are in place, concerns about a child may still arise. Child protection is an essential part of safeguarding and refers to the action taken in response to a specific concern for a child or children who may be suffering or is/are at risk of suffering harm or abuse. It requires referral to specialised child protection services, law enforcement agencies and expert local organisations that are trained to provide advice on and manage cases, if concerns arise. 9 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 423 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT 04 GETTING STARTED: FIVE PRINCIPLES, FIVE STEPS This section sets out the five principles and five steps that should underpin each MA’s work to prevent any risk of harm to children in football and to appropriately respond. They are based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which is the world’s most widely ratified human rights treaty. Each of the five steps contain supplementary guidance notes and suggested templates that should be considered by MAs in developing their own safeguarding policies and practices, depending on what stage of the safeguarding journey they are in. The five steps are based on the practical application of the International Safeguards for Children in Sport. 10 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 424 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT THE FIVE PRINCIPLES IN LINE WITH THE TERMS AND SPIRIT OF THE UNCRC, SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN IN FOOTBALL IS BASED AROUND THE FOLLOWING FIVE PRINCIPLES THAT APPLY TO ALL STAKEHOLDERS: 11 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 425 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT PRINCIPLE 1 We will act in the best interests of children.2 Ensuring that children are safeguarded is part of a commitment to enhancing their enjoyment of and performance in football. 2 This means that every action relating to a child or children in football has to take into account their best interests as a primary consideration. The word “action” includes all decisions, conduct, training, services, programmes, etc. 12 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 426 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT PRINCIPLE 2 Children’s rights, as set out in the UNCRC, will be respected and promoted throughout the game of football. Amongst other factors, this means that: a. A “child” or “young person” is anyone under the age of 18 years. While recognising that programmes differ for young children and adolescents, hereinafter the toolkit refers to all individuals under 18 years as “children”, regardless of the age of majority in the country where the child lives. b. Every child has the right to take part in football in a safe and inclusive environment free from all forms of abuse, harassment and exploitation. c. We will put the child before the player, referee, supporter or other role they may have in football. d. We recognise that any form of abuse disrespects the rights of the child and will not be tolerated. e. Children have a right to participate and be heard across the game, including by having a say in shaping safeguarding policy and practice, and for their views and opinions to be taken into consideration in all decisions and actions concerning them. Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 427 13 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT PRINCIPLE 3 The principles and practices in this toolkit will be applied to all children and without discrimination on account of race, skin colour, ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, language, religion, political opinion or any other opinion, wealth, birth or any other status, sexual orientation or any other reason. 14 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 428 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT PRINCIPLE 4 Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility, regardless of the country we are from or the role we hold in football. This means that when children are in our care we have a duty to safeguard them, without exception. 15 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 429 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT PRINCIPLE 5 Specific roles and responsibilities must be defined within MAs and all concerns will be reported and dealt with immediately in accordance with stated procedures, in line with national legislation, and with the best interests of the child as the primary concern. 16 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 430 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT THE FIVE STEPS Some MAs have well developed policies and procedures in place, others are just starting out on their safeguarding journey. Depending on what stage of the journey your MA is in, these five steps, taken together, are intended to help you refocus current efforts and implement minimum requirements to keep children safe in football. The steps are underpinned by recognised best practice to help you develop a long-term system of safeguarding. FIFA strongly recommends that MAs implement these steps working together with their local expert partners and relevant authorities. For those MAs that currently do not have any safeguarding measures in place, the steps should be implemented incrementally and within 24 months of the launch of this toolkit. FIFA will provide MAs with ongoing training and support, together with the respective confederations. In turn, each member should provide FIFA with progress reports on the implemented safeguarding measures on a regular basis as part of its obligation under article 8, paragraph 1t of the FIFA Forward 2.0 Regulations. 17 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 431 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT THE FIVE STEPS TOWARDS SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN IN FOOTBALL STEP 01 STEP 02 STEP 03 STEP 04 STEP 05 How are children involved in our game and what safeguards already exist? Set out and define your safeguarding policy Develop procedures and guidelines to implement your policy Communication and education How will you monitor, evaluate and review your policies, procedures and guidelines? 18 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 432 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT STEP 1 HOW ARE CHILDREN INVOLVED IN OUR GAME AND WHAT SAFEGUARDS ALREADY EXIST? 19 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 433 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT STEP 1 HOW ARE CHILDREN INVOLVED IN OUR GAME AND WHAT SAFEGUARDS ALREADY EXIST? The first step towards safeguarding children in football is to consider: A. The ways in which children are involved in football in your country. B. Undertaking an assessment to understand what is already in place to safeguard them. You may not consider certain actions in terms of ”safeguarding”, but it is likely that you are already undertaking a number of measures to safeguard children in your country. C. What agencies and organisations exist within your country to safeguard and protect children and to promote their rights? These locally based expert agencies and organisations may be able to provide guidance and support you in safeguarding and protecting children involved in football in your country. Understanding each of these areas in more detail will help you to decide which of the next steps you need to take and how to prioritise them. A. The involvement of children Ask yourself: In what ways are children involved in our game? Although not an exhaustive list, this could be playing in youth or adult football at any level, from grassroots to elite football, attending matches as a supporter, refereeing at any level, attending tournaments or youth academies, coaching other young people or adults, acting as a matchday mascot or as a ballboy or ball girl. It is important to consider all the ways children are involved in football at the various levels so that your policies, procedures and safeguarding measures can be developed to safeguard children across football and not only when they are playing. (Notes) 20 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 434 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT Who are the people who interact with the children that you have identified as involved in football and what is the nature of their interaction? This includes staff and volunteers involved in football. (Notes) B. What measures do you already have in place? Ask yourself: Is there a safeguarding policy in place that covers each of the areas where children are involved in the game? Are there procedures in place to implement this policy? Yes, no? If not, please refer to steps 2, 3 and 4 below. (Notes) What steps have you taken to ensure that both children and adults involved in each of these areas understand what safeguarding is and why it is important? If not, please refer to steps 3 and 4. (Notes) 21 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 435 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT How do you know that what you are doing is safeguarding children? Please refer to step 5. (Notes) C. Safeguarding and protecting children in your country Ask yourself: Do you have an understanding of the safeguarding and protection requirements3 and arrangements that are set out in the laws of your country? • Which laws establish your duty to safeguard children in your care or to report concerns? Note that in some countries, national legislation provides a clear mandatory requirement to report concerns of abuse. • Are there laws or guidelines around safeguarding and practical supervision, and/or health and safety measures you should have in place for children, for example, the number of children one adult can look after at one time? (Notes) Which agencies and organisations are in charge of safeguarding and protecting children and/or children’s rights within your country? It is important to identify and consider engaging and establishing partnerships with these agencies and organisations, as they may be able to help and support you in safeguarding children in football in your country. • What government departments or local agencies exist that have a statutory responsibility for promoting children’s rights and child protection?4 It is important to remember that a child “Safeguarding” and “protection” might be described differently in your country, so it is important to check with local experts and understand what laws apply to your work with children. There may, for example, be laws against sexual or physical abuse, or corporal punishment of children. 4 For example, the Department of Health and Social Welfare, Department of Children’s Services, or community-based policing units, etc. 3 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 436 22 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT participating in football falls under the protection measures of domestic laws of the country in which he/she is playing. In this context, statutory responsibility refers to the specialised government departments or agencies that are charged with promoting children’s rights and well-being and investigating concerns and allegations of abuse. • Where should you report concerns or seek general advice? • Is there an independent government organisation for children’s rights in your country that can provide further advice (e.g. a children’s rights commissioner or ombudsman)? (Notes) Do you have links with other sports bodies,5 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or UN entities that could provide you with education, support or guidance in the area of children’s rights and safeguarding? In identifying relevant national partners to engage, UNICEF can act as a contact in countries where it has local Field Offices as well as other expert NGOs in this field. They will be able to assist you with local information about the agencies and organisations that can support or help with specific referrals if cases or concerns of abuse arise. (Notes) Step 1 ACTION: Having considered the questions above, and before moving on to step 2, the following tool has been designed to help you further assess where you currently stand on the safeguarding journey. Save your results for future monitoring of progress: FIFA organisational assessment tool for MAs. Other sports organisations or bodies in your country may have existing approaches to safeguarding that can provide examples of lessons learnt and guidance. 5 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 437 23 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT STEP 2 SET OUT AND DEFINE YOUR SAFEGUARDING POLICY 24 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 438 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT STEP 2 SET OUT AND DEFINE YOUR SAFEGUARDING POLICY Every MA that engages directly or indirectly with children has a duty to do all it can to protect children from harm within football and to promote their well-being. A child safeguarding policy provides MAs with a formal approach to managing this duty of care. Safeguarding children is supported by having a good, clear and accessible policy in place so that both adults and children are clear on what is expected of them and others. This step refers to the development of an “organisational policy” within MAs, meaning a policy that should be in place for all aspects of the game, all year round. As a minimum, your policy should: • Be approved by your executive committee or council and have an associated action plan. • Identify a lead officer on child safeguarding.6 • Have a dedicated safeguarding internal steering group and/or external advisory group7 to help the development, implementation and monitoring of your safeguarding measures. • Be reviewed regularly, following any changes to national legislation or safeguarding practice, or as a consequence of a particular issue or case arising. • Contain clear definitions, for example what is meant by a child, safeguarding, child protection, and abuse in line with your national legislation. An explanation of key terms can be found in Appendix 1 of this document. • Contain clear policy statements on the five safeguarding principles noted above. Step 2 ACTION: Please refer to the guidelines and templates in the following appendixes to help set out and develop your safeguarding policy: • Appendix 2: Sample child safeguarding policy and implementation guide for MAs; • Appendix 3: Guidance note for MA internal steering group and/or external advisory group; • Appendix 4: Sample role description for MA safeguarding officer. Safeguarding children in football is everyone’s responsibility, but it is essential to identify a focal point or lead officer, with the support of senior management, to help drive the process and make everyone “safeguarding literate”. 7 Note that in some MAs around the world there are different boards, task forces, committees or departments that have been established to oversee safeguarding within football, such as a welfare committee or department, child welfare committee, social committee, safeguarding board, advisory group, or similar. 6 25 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 439 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT Good practice when starting policy development and implementation 1. Developing a safeguarding policy requires the skills and expertise of a variety of football and other sports organisations working together with local expert child protection agencies, social services, health, education, law-enforcement professionals and civil society organisations. Set aside resources to establish a working group bringing all relevant stakeholders and local experts together. 2. The child safeguarding policy should be based on an organisational self-assessment and should be accompanied by an action or implementation plan. The head of the MA should endorse the policy and provide appropriate resources and support for its implementation, especially in relation to implementing safeguarding measures and training. 3. Hold all stakeholders accountable for the policy, including within all relevant job descriptions. 4. Use simple, clear language. 5. Ensure that children’s input is taken into account when developing and implementing the policy and action plan. 26 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 440 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT STEP 3 DEVELOP PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES TO IMPLEMENT YOUR POLICY 27 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 441 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT STEP 3 DEVELOP PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES TO IMPLEMENT YOUR POLICY It is essential to have or develop procedures in the following three areas, in order to implement your safeguarding policy. Note that some MAs have one combined policy document which elaborates its procedures and guidelines. For example: - Irish Football Association (Northern Ireland): Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy & Procedures: Guidance for Staff and Volunteers: https://www.irishfa.com/media/24113/ irish-fa-safeguarding-policy.pdf - New Zealand Football Policy regarding Working with Children: https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/asset/ downloadasset?id=9df0a28b-7f6c41ed-b8ab-984bafa01629 -U.S. Soccer, Safe Soccer Framework: https://www.safesoccer.com/ Developing procedures and guidelines to implement your policy A. How will you respond to concerns about a child? As a minimum, this should include clarity on: • Who within the organisation should a concern be reported to? • Who within the organisation is responsible for managing the concern? • How should the concern be reported to the responsible person? • What process will the responsible person follow, including how the concern is reported to other non-footballing agencies (e.g. statutory authorities/agencies) where appropriate? • What should be investigated by the MA and what must be reported to local authorities and expert agencies to ensure the case is managed by competent bodies? 28 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 442 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT • Where can staff and volunteers get support when they have, or think they have, a concern about a child? (Notes) Step 3A ACTION: Please refer to FIFA’s supplementary guidelines and templates for MAs in Appendix 5: Guidance for MAs on dealing with concerns and/or allegations of child abuse B. Selecting, appointing and training people who work with children and young people As a minimum, this should include: • Clarity about how safeguarding will be included in role descriptions and interviews when recruiting for a role; • Criminal record checks before appointment, where these exist within your country and where applicable to the role, to prevent unsuitable people from working with children; • Reference checks with previous employers or volunteer agencies; • Basic awareness and induction training that specifically includes safeguarding; • Signing of a code of conduct by all staff and volunteers working with children that outlines expected and prohibited behaviour. (Notes) Step 3B ACTION: Please refer to FIFA’s supplementary guidelines and templates for MAs in the following appendixes: • Appendix 6: Guidance on safe recruitment and screening procedures for MAs; • *Basic awareness and induction training on safeguarding*to be developed by FIFA (forthcoming); • Appendix 7: Sample code of conduct for MA staff and volunteers. 29 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 443 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT C. Guidelines for the identification, prevention or minimisation of risk to children involved in football As a minimum, these guidelines should be developed and implemented by MAs and include: • Information on the identification of risks to a child involved in football (conducting risk assessments); • Expected and prohibited behaviours (signing the code of conduct); • Minimum supervision ratios of adults to children for all activities and a definition of supervision; • Planning and organisational arrangements, for example for visits and tournaments, including overnight stays and trips away; • Celebration and communication arrangements, for example the use of images of children and communication via social media; • Guidance on what to do if a child goes missing; • Guidance on the safe use of changing rooms and showering facilities; • Procedures or programmes for addressing any specific issues of risks that children in your country or community may face, for example trafficking, or where women and girls in particular may be at increased risk of some forms of violence and abuse. (Notes) Step 3C ACTION: Please refer to FIFA’s supplementary guidelines and templates for MAs in the following appendixes: • Appendix 8: Risk assessment guide for member associations; • Appendix 9: Guidance to MAs on safeguarding and supervision of children; • Appendix 10: Guidance on planning and organising tournaments, overnight stays and away trips • Appendix 11: Sample missing child policy for MAs; • Appendix 12: Guidance on celebration and communication arrangements, including the use of images of children and communication via social media; • Appendix 13: Guidance on the safe use of changing rooms and showering facilities. 30 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 444 CHILD SAFEGUARDING TOOLKIT Innovative approaches for addressing specific risk issues • In South Africa, Grassroot Soccer uses the power of football to educate, inspire, and mobilise at-risk youth to overcome their greatest health challenges, live healthier, more productive lives, and be agents for change in their communities. As part of this programme, girls-only football leagues and tournaments are being organised to mobilise community support and mixedteam tournaments to engage boys as allies in ending violence against women and girls: http://africa.unwomen.org/en/newsand-events/stories/2015/06/girlskick-violence-with-grassroot-soccer • Addressing child trafficking and modern-day slavery through awareness raising and education: every year, thousands of young people, particularly from Africa, Asia and South America, are told they can be the next football star in Europe. They are at risk of being sold a false dream by agents and academies who may aim to exploit them for profit and economic gain. If child trafficking through football is a concern in your country, education to raise awareness and address the risks of exploitation can be found here: www.mission89.org 31 Football Agent Exam Study Materials – May 2023 edition - 445