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Safe Sport Commission Singapore
Training and Education

Information Gathering for Safeguarding Officers

2 October 2025

Community of Practice for Safeguarding Officers.

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14 Safeguarding Officers (SO) joined us at our Safe Sport Community of Practice (CoP) held on 2nd October 2025. 

The goal of the session was to provide SOs the chance to continuously utilise and sharpen their information gathering abilities when attending to Affected Persons (APs). It was led by Jolie, an experienced trainer and psychologist, who has also been delivering our Safeguarding Officer Training course since 2022.

A woman stands in front of a screen displaying a presentation titled "Pre-CoP Quiz" while several people sit in the audience.

Jolie opened the session by addressing tricky questions based on scenarios that the SOs have experienced, sharing suggestions and tips on how to approach challenging situations.

A group of people are seated in chairs in a brightly lit room with a banner reading "SAFE SPORT" in the background.

Participants were split into pairs and were given two different role-play practices. They took turns playing the role of an SO and an AP who had either experienced or witnessed forms of abuse. Each pair was facilitated by a Safe Sport secretariat member.

Three people sit and discuss near a whiteboard with the headings TRIAGE, INVESTIGATE, and RESOLVE written on it.

After each scenario, positive interactions were acknowledged, and recommended practices were reiterated in a debrief. One example of this is how the SOs should try their best to use open-ended questions when speaking with an AP, so they can elaborate on their thoughts and feelings. 

“Role playing prepared me for future situations and being able to help when the need arises. It was a great format made better by the engaging trainer, Jolie” 

The role of a Safeguarding Officer is challenging, but participants understand the importance of the work they do. Their dedication serves as an encouraging reminder of perseverance in safeguarding efforts.

Group of people posing indoors with SAFE SPORT Commission Singapore banner and TV screen in the background.

The Safe Sport team remains dedicated to supporting SOs and creating more opportunities for further learning and growth. A massive thank you to Jolie and all SOs who joined us and for their contributions to a truly meaningful evening. 

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