Ready to respond? Safeguarding structures in European National Olympic Committees

The authors aimed to assess the safeguarding structures and organizational readiness of 20 European National Olympic Committees (NOCs) to respond to interpersonal violence. Their findings revealed that while most NOCs have appointed safeguarding officers and some established reporting mechanisms, significant gaps in policy implementation, referral pathways, and staff capacity remain. The study highlights the need for improved safeguarding infrastructure and resources to enhance the readiness of NOCs to effectively address and respond to incidents of harm.