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BJA Safeguarding Conference 2026 – Club Welfare Officers
October 6 @ 19:00 - 21:30
BJA Safeguarding Conference 2026 – Club Welfare Officers
Welsh Judo is pleased to share this upcoming online safeguarding conference delivered by the
British Judo Association.
The conference will explore current safeguarding challenges within sport, with a particular focus on
child and adult sexual abuse and exploitation, contextual safeguarding and online risks.
| Conference Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday 6 October 2026 |
| Time | 19:00 – 21:30 |
| Venue | Online via Microsoft Teams |
| Delivered by | British Judo Association |
| Cost | Free |
| Who can attend? | Club Welfare Officers and University Judo Club Designated Safeguarding Leads, including those from BJA, BJC, AJA and other National Governing Bodies. |
Conference Theme
Safeguarding our Sport Communities within the risks of child/adult sexual abuse and exploitation
The conference will cover areas including:
- Survivor perspectives
- Contextual safeguarding
- Operation Make Safe
- Child sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation
- Online risks and threats
Conference Hosts
The conference will be hosted by:
- Marina Dain – Safeguarding Manager, British Judo Association
- Andrew Bowly – Head of Inclusion, Safeguarding & Wellbeing, British Judo Association
Registration
Registration for this conference is managed directly by the
British Judo Association.
| What do you need? | Action |
|---|---|
| Register for the BJA Safeguarding Conference – 6 October | Register with British Judo |
Please note: This conference is organised and delivered by the British Judo Association.
Welsh Judo is promoting the opportunity to our members; registration and conference enquiries
should be completed directly through British Judo.
