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The U.S. Center for SafeSport
- U.S. Center for SafeSport Homepage
- U.S. Center for SafeSport Policies
- U.S. Center for Safesport Code
- How to Report
- Resources: : Whether you are a parent, athlete, coach or club owner, there is a resource to help with the impact of abuse in our sport. This list of resources should prove to be helpful to you; simply click on the blue links to be directed to these organization’s websites.
- U.S. Center for SafeSport Podcast: The U.S. Center for SafeSport has a variety of monthly podcasts for parents, coaches and athletes that include valuable information, shareable tips and helpful resources on how to keep sport safe.
- U.S. Center for SafeSport's National Governing Bodies Services
U.S. Center for SafeSport Background
Established in 2017, the U.S. Center for SafeSport is the independent and exclusive authority directed by Congress to prevent and respond to all forms of abuse and misconduct within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
The Center is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The Center receives, investigates, and responds to reports of abuse and misconduct from individuals affiliated with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and its National Governing Bodies (NGBs).
The Center ensures that the USOPC and NGBs properly apply policies and procedures to govern abuse prevention and maintains a database of individuals sanctioned from participation in their sport. Throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Movement, the Center trains athletes, parents, coaches, volunteers, and organizations at all levels on best practices and principles for preventing abuse in sport settings. In doing so, the Center advances its mission of making athlete well-being the center of our nation’s sports culture through abuse prevention, education, and accountability.
Response and Resolution
The Center’s Response and Resolution process has three steps: 1) Reporting and Intake 2) Investigation and 3) Resolution. The infographic details the process and the Center has also developed informational videos that detail the steps that are taken by the Center. The Center also has a dedicated staff person available to respond to questions about the process: resource.advisor@safesport.org or by calling 833-5US-SAFE.
