What is a SafeSport violation?

SafeSport requires coaches to report emotional and physical misconduct, such as hazing, bullying, stalking, and harassment, to the athlete's NGB.

What is the SafeSport code?

The SafeSport Code defines the U.S. Center for SafeSport's authority and jurisdiction, prohibited categories of abuse and misconduct, and the Center's process for responding to and resolving abuse and misconduct claims affecting the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement.

What are examples of emotional misconduct?

Emotional misconduct includes (a) Verbal Acts, (b) Physical Acts, (c) Acts that Deny Attention or Support, (d) Criminal Conduct, and/or (e) Stalking.

Is SafeSport a federal law?

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is designated under federal law with the authority to respond to reports of sexual misconduct within the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Movements by passing the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017. This legislation also known as S.

Can you fail SafeSport?

If you do not complete the required SafeSport Training after the 30-day grace period, you will be ineligible to compete and will not continue to accrue points until the required SafeSport Training is completed.

SafeSport | Investigation Overview | Response

What happens during a SafeSport investigation?

The investigator's role is to determine, by a preponderance of the evidence (i.e., more likely than not), whether or not a Respondent engaged in behaviors that violate the Code. In doing so, an investigator may interview the Respondent, Claimant, and any relevant Witnesses.

How long does it take to do SafeSport?

The required SafeSport Training is located within the USEF website and is free for USEF members. Anyone under 18 years of age must have parental consent to take the training. Instructions on how to register for the training can be found here. The training will take approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Is SafeSport mandatory?

Under the SafeSport Act, all adult participants are mandatory reporters and legally responsible for reporting suspicion of abuse. Failure to do so in the State of California is a crime, and punishable by up to six months in jail and/or fines of up to $1,000.

Why was SafeSport created?

The United States Center for SafeSport The U.S. Center for SafeSport was created by the United States Olympic Committee in March 2017 as a wholly independent body to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct in Olympic National Governing Bodies.

What is physical misconduct?

Definition. Physical misconduct involves contact or non-contact behavior that can cause physical harm to an athlete or other sport participants. It also includes any act or conduct described as physical abuse or misconduct under federal or state law (e.g., child abuse, child neglect and assault).

Which form of misconduct is most commonly reported?

The most reported form of misconduct, emotional misconduct increases as athletes move up the competitive ladder, with as many as 75% of elite athletes reporting that their coaches emotionally abused them during their athletic career.

What is abusive misconduct?

State legislation (Assembly Bill 2053) defines abusive conduct as: Conduct of an employer or employee in the workplace, with malice, that a reasonable person would find hostile, offensive, and unrelated to an employer's legitimate business interests.

What is abuse and misconduct?

Non-contact behavior includes verbal and physical acts, as well as actions that deny attention or support. It also includes any act or conduct (e.g., child abuse and child neglect) described as emotional abuse or misconduct under federal or state law.

What are three examples of physical misconduct?

Contact violations: Punching, beating, biting, striking, choking or slapping another; intentionally hitting another with objects, such as sporting equipment; encouraging or knowingly permitting an Athlete to return to play prematurely following a serious injury (e.g., a concussion) and without the clearance of a ...

Does consent have to be verbal SafeSport?

Consent must be given verbally. B.A person who is incapacitated cannot give consent. C. Consent may be compromised if one person is in a position of authority over another.

What is a SafeSport certification?

SafeSport training is a front-line abuse and misconduct prevention measure that raises member awareness of misconduct and abuse issues in sport. This training ("SafeSport Trained") is designed to help members become more proficient at identifying, preventing, and responding to misconduct and abuse in sport.

How is SafeSport funded?

Who funds the U.S. Center for SafeSport? Congress, the USOPC, 50 NGBs, foundations and individual donors fund the Center. It also generates revenue from its fee-for-service model for educating and training sport organizations outside of the USOPC.

How do I take SafeSport training for USEF?

Log in to the usef.org and go to your My USEF Member Dashboard. Under Member Tools, you will see a "Safe Sport Training" tile. Log in to your SafeSport account, and your available training courses will appear. You will be required to complete the Refresher Module in order to become Safe Sport Trained.

How do I report SafeSport?

To report to the U.S. Center for SafeSport, you may use the online reporting form, or call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233). USATF will take a report via a reporting form. A report may also be made over the telephone by calling (317) 713-4688, by text at (833) 9-USATF (987-2834), or by email at [email protected].

How do I report an abusive coach?

If the forum fails, go to the Superintendent of Schools for your school district and tell him or her of your concerns and complaints about the abusive coaches. Go to the school board meetings with a list of complaints about the abusive coaches. Send a complaint to the State Board of Education.

How do I contact SafeSport?

SAFESPORT HELPLINE: A 24/7 RESOURCE

If you need crisis intervention, referrals, or emotional support at any time, contact the 24-hour SafeSport Helpline at 866-200-0796.

How much does SafeSport cost?

USASF Members Login to get SafeSport™ Trained

The course will be initiated through the member's online profile. Coaches can complete the course in the USASF Coach App. The cost of the course is $20 and will be good for 2 seasons.

Why is SafeSport important?

Why is SafeSport Training Important? SafeSport Education is important for USEF members because in order to prevent abuse, one needs to know the signs of abuse and misconduct and how to prevent it. The training will help members better know how to deal with situations of abuse and misconduct.

Is SafeSport certification free?

As part of USA Taekwondo's commitment to providing a safe sporting environment, it is now a requirement that all Coach and Instructor members complete the FREE USOC SafeSport training course online. Click here for list of members who have completed the course and are now SafeSport Certified!