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These indicators are not exhaustive and the presence of one or more of them is not proof that the young person is being abused.

7.1      Physical abuse

7.1.1 Current unexplained injuries;

7.1.2 Inappropriate excuses to explain injury;

7.1.3 Untreated injuries

7.1.4 Fear of returning home

7.1.5 Aggression towards others.

7.2      Neglect

7.2.1 Constant hunger and tiredness;

7.2.2 Poor personal hygiene;

7.2.3 Poor state or inappropriate clothing;

7.2.4 Frequent lateness or absence from the coaching sessions;

7.2.5 Low self-esteem;

7.2.6 Poor peer relationships.

7.3      Emotional Abuse

7.3.1 Low self-esteem;

7.3.2 Decline in concentration levels;

7.3.3 Continual self-depreciation;

7.3.4 Emotional immaturity;

7.3.5 Extremes of behaviour.

7.4      Sexual Abuse

7.4.1 Unexplained changes in behaviour;

7.4.2 Inappropriate sexual awareness;

7.4.3 Engaging in sexually explicit behaviour;

7.4.4 Distrust of adults;

7.4.5 Inappropriate language.

Sometimes changes in behaviour can relate to other significant events in a young person’s life, such as bereavement, internal family difficulties or bullying.  Working in partnership with parents/carers and ensuring positive communication will help to ensure that reasons for changes in behaviour can be identified and action taken to support the young person.

It is NOT the responsibility of those working in rugby union to decide that abuse is occurring, but it IS their responsibility to act on any concern.

(Please refer to Sections 10 and 11).