Research and insights
The Sport Safeguarding Research Centre at the University of Salento focuses on protecting people in sport, especially minors and vulnerable individuals. The Centre carries out research, training and public engagement to prevent abuse, violence and discrimination and to promote safe and inclusive environments. Its work includes studying legislation and case law, organisational models, codes of conduct and good practices. It also organises conferences, seminars, publications and training for students, sports organisations, safeguarding officers, athletes and families. The Centre does not handle individual reports and does not replace competent authorities or sports bodies.
Italian and Austrian experts met at the University of Salento to discuss match-fixing prevention, investigation, sports law and cross-border cooperation.
Read the article Protecting Sport Integrity: Tackling Match-Fixing Across BordersThe Sport Safeguarding Research Centre held an initial discussion with representatives of sports federations on safeguarding policy and practice.
Read the article Safeguarding in Sport: First Discussion with Sports Federations
