United States Center for Safesport

Response and resolution:we were authorized by congress in 2018 (senate bill 534) to "serve as the independent national safe sport organization and be recognized worldwide as the independent national safe sport organization for the United States." As such, we are authorized by congress to exercise jurisdiction over the usopc and each national sport governing body with regard to safeguarding amateur athletes against abuse, including emotional, physical and sexual abuse, in sports. We respond to any report of a policy violation involving sexual misconduct within the olympic and paralympic movements. We may also respond to reports of other violations involving physical and emotional misconduct on a discretionary basis.

Audit & compliance:in accordance with the protecting young victims from sexual abuse and safe sport authorization act of 2017 (s.534) and the empowering olympic, paralympic, and amateur athletes act of 2020 (s. 2330), the Center has been granted authority to complete regular and random audits of the United States olympic and paralympic committee, and national sports governing bodies recognized by the us olympic & paralympic committee. The Center will objectively evaluate adherence and level of compliance to all requirements and policies set forth by the Center for all organizations under its jurisdiction. The department assists in preparing each organization under its jurisdiction for an audit by providing a variety of services to each organization, such as pre-audit site visits, policy reviews, and compliance educational materials and resources.

Education & outreach:this program develops courses, resources, and conducts trainings for athletes, parents, coaches, health professionals, administrators, and other sport participants to prevent and respond to abuse in sport. Additionally, this team develops best practices, policies, and programs consistent with guidance from experts and other leading organizations. It convenes advisory groups, consults with sport organizations, and meets with stakeholders to increase awareness, collaborate, and share strategies to recognize, prevent and respond to abuse in sport.