SAFE SPORT
USA Swimming is committed to fostering a fun, healthy and safe environment for all of its members. For that reason, USA Swimming has put in place a detailed Code of Conduct regarding athlete protection. Please see USA Swimming's website for more details regarding the rules, policies, reporting structure, education and tools.
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP)
Bullying Prevention Policy
USA Swimming's Best Practice Guidelines
USA Swimming homepage for Athlete Protection - Includes FAQ's & Webinars
USA Swimming homepage for Safe Sport
Links for Athlete Protection Training:
For existing USA Swimming members, required training for all non-athlete members and athletes aged 18+ can be found here.
Training for minor athletes (optional), aged 12-17, click here.
Training for parents (non-USA swimming members), click here.
Reporting:
USA Swimming (719) 866-4578 Deal with a Safe Sport Concern
U.S. National Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Use the online reporting form, call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233), or find more information at http://www.uscenterforsafesport.org/.
Report Anonymously: Text anonymous tips to 888-270-SWIM (7946)
Survivor Support Services:
The U.S. National Center for Safe Sport has a 24/7 helpline for reporting sexual abuse and provides confidential counseling for victims. Specialist are available for live, confidential, one-on-one support. To access live, confidential help over the phone, call 866-200-0796.
National Children’s Alliance: NCA represents the national network of Child Advocacy Centers (CAC). CAC’s host a multidisciplinary team of law enforcement, child protective services, victim advocates and mental health practitioners who investigate instances of child abuse and neglect. For more information click on the link.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: The national hotline serves people affected by sexual violence. Click the link to search for local centers or call the hotline phone number 800-656-HOPE.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides a national network of 160 local crisis centers and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Click the link for help.
