Remedy for Safeguarding in Sport: Process and Outcome

Safeguarding in sport often stops at investigation and sanction — yet justice also requires remedy.In this episode, we examine what remedy means in the context of safeguarding in sport, shifting the focus from disciplinary outcomes alone to processes that prioritise healing, safety, and systemic change. The discussion explores remedy as both an action and an outcome: a structured process designed to address harm, and the tangible measures that support recovery and reintegration.A central theme is responsibility. The episode looks at who is accountable for providing remedy — including sports governing bodies, national federations, clubs, and external actors — and how safeguarding systems frequently fail when remedy is treated as optional or secondary. It also examines the role of interim measures, transparency, and survivor agency in ensuring that safety is prioritised over procedural delay.The conversation challenges the idea of sport’s autonomy, questioning whether self-regulation is credible without full responsibility for human rights protections. Psychological safety emerges as both a remedial and preventative tool, highlighting the importance of cultures where concerns can be raised without fear.International standards, existing tools, and best practices are explored, alongside the limitations of current approaches and the need for culturally responsive models of healing.This episode features Kat Craig, social change advisor and human rights lawyer, CEO of Athlead, and a leading contributor to international work on remedy in sport.This episode was recorded in August 2025.Further readings recommended by the guest in this episode: • “Roadmap to Remedy: Effective Responses to Abuse in Sport” by the Centre for Sport and Human Rights (2024). • “Belonging: The Ancient Code of Togetherness". Owen Eastwood. Quercus (2022).____Trigger warning - This podcast includes references to interpersonal violence, including personal accounts of abuse, harassment, and harm experienced by children and adults. Some listeners may find this distressing. Please take care while listening, pause or step away if needed, and consider accessing appropriate support if these topics affect you.CreditsIdeation and hosting: SCORE Sport Think TankSound, music, and post-production: Ryan LobigsVisual identity: Natalia Plaza SánchezAny questions or comments? Get in touch and follow us on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.