Safeguarding, Child Protection and Abuse in Sport
Melanie Lang
Safeguarding, Child Protection and Abuse in Sport
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
International Perspectives in Research, Policy and Practice
by Melanie Lang
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The whistle blows, and the game is on, but something feels wrong behind the cheering crowd. A young player notices a secret no one else sees—will they speak up before it's too late? The field isn't just for winning matches; it holds hidden dangers waiting to be uncovered.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fictional story addresses important issues of child protection and abuse within sports settings, aimed at middle-grade readers. It introduces key concepts about safeguarding young athletes and encourages awareness of personal safety, making it suitable for ages 9-12 with mature guidance. The book handles sensitive topics thoughtfully, promoting prevention and child welfare without graphic detail.
Why we rated Safeguarding, Child Protection and Abuse in Sport 11MN
Safeguarding, Child Protection and Abuse in Sport is written at a Level 6 reading level across 234 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Safeguarding, Child Protection and Abuse in Sport works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Safeguarding, Child Protection and Abuse in Sport as 11MN ("Moderate — Neutral") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, social complexity, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Child Abuse, Prevention, Child Welfare.
Thematically, Safeguarding, Child Protection and Abuse in Sport explores sports for children, child welfare, child abuse prevention, safeguarding, and child protection — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports for children, child welfare, child abuse prevention.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MN — Moderate — NeutralReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780415829793
- Pages
- 234
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction