Many NSFs are failing to meet the general standards of child protection of the Munich Declaration of `Protection against Sexualized Violence in Sport`. The position of CPSV has a positive effect on implementing actions of prevention against sexual violence in sport. CPSV face indifference and resistance in sport organisations. Social structures of organised sport are identified that constrain and/or enable the managing of child protection with respect to the prevention of sexual violence. This article analyses how national sport federations (NSF) in organised sport in Germany respond to sport-related political requirements to develop a comprehensive policy for the prevention of sexual violence. Referring to theoretical approaches of self-governance of organisations, data was collected from a quantitative online survey with all NSFs and qualitative interviews with their `commissioners for the prevention of sexualised violence`. Findings reveal the vital role of the position of commissioners and a high relevance of socio-structural capacities of the organisation for a comprehensive prevention policy.
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