Welcome!
The Safe Sport+ Lab is based at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education at the University of Toronto. We integrate perspectives from psychology and sociology and use a rights-based approach to address issues of safety, violence, abuse (sexual, physical, psychological), neglect, discrimination, bullying, and harassment in sport and dance environments.
Mission and Vision
Our mission is to advance and promote safe, healthy, equitable, and joyful sport and dance environments through research, innovation, advocacy, education, and collaboration.
Our vision is to contribute to the creation of sport and physical activity environments that are safe, equitable, inclusive and that advance health, well-being, and positive development in a research informed manner.
Meet the Lab Directors
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Dr. Gretchen Kerr
LAB CO-DIRECTOR
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Dr. Ashley Stirling
LAB CO-DIRECTOR
Our Expertise
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Research
Maltreatment in sport and dance
Safeguarding practices and policies
Evaluations of safeguarding initiatives
Youth development needs, rights, and well-being
Relationships in sport and dance
Human and children’s rights
Equity, diversity, and inclusion
Creating optimal environments for all stakeholders
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Education & Knowledge Translation
Strategy and policy development
Safe sport audits
Design and delivery of safe sport programs
Curriculum/course design and implementation
Maltreatment and injury prevention
Education through workshops and webinars
Advisory roles on committees, working groups, and councils
Media engagements
Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, please email one of the members of the lab directly. Member bios, research areas, and emails can be found on the Meet the Team page.
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