Mandatory Reporting Rule:
Pursuant to federal law, all adults authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes who learn of facts that give reason to suspect that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse, including sexual abuse, must make a report of the suspected abuse to law enforcement and/or your state’s designated agency within 24 hours.
It is every USA Swimming members responsibilities to promptly report any incident regarding sexual misconduct by a member to USA Swimming. Reporting must occur when an individual has firsthand knowledge of misconduct or where specific and credible information has been received from a victim or knowledgeable third part. Various state laws may also require reporting to law enforcement or to a designated child protection agency.
No member shall retaliate against any individual who has made a good faith report. False reporting of sexual misconduct made in bad faith is prohibited, and neither civil nor criminal statutes of limitation apply to reports of cases of sexual abuse.
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Reporting an Issue:
U.S. Center For SafeSport-for issues dealing with:
- Sexual Misconduct
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexually Explicit/Inappropriate Communication through Social Meida
- Report your concern to U.S. Center for SafeSport using the following:
- Online Reporting Form
- Call 833-587-7233 (833-5USSAFE)
USA Swimming - for issues dealing with:
- Criminal Charges
- Physical or Emotional Misconduct
- USA Swimming Code of Conduct Violations
- Violations of USA Swimming Safe Sport Policies including USA Swimming's Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy
- Report your concerns to USA Swimming using the following:
Your Club - for issues dealing with:
- Peer-to-Peer Bullying
- Adult-to-Athlete Bullying
- Parent Issues/Parent Complaints
- Violations of team rules and team code of conduct
- Violations of the team policies including the team's Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP)
Please make a report to your team. You can use the provided letter to assist you in beginning this process.
