| 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)
- Links to general Athlete Protection Information and Policies:
- 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)(optional), click here
- Reporting:
- Support services in place for survivors include:
- 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.
USA Swimming Code of Conduct - Click here to link to the 2020 version from the USA Swimming Rulebook
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