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Teenagers talking in school stadium outdoors. Teenage boy comforting consoling upset sad friend. Education, bullying, conflict, problems at school, lost game, learning difficulties, empathy concept — A world-first study by Victoria University (VU) researchers found that children who experience abuse in community sport disclose their experience to an adult at very low rates - the disclosure rates are even lower when the abuse is by a coach or a parent. Photo: Contributed

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Child abuse in sport and low reporting rates

06/11/2023

A world-first study by Victoria University (VU) researchers found that children who experience abuse in community sport disclose their experience […]

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