As a member of USA Swimming, SJAC is committed to providing a healthy and positive environment free from abuse for all its members. USA Swimming’s Safe Sport program, a comprehensive abuse prevention program, consists of a multi-layered approach to keep kids safe, including: required policies and best practice guidelines; mandatory screening, including criminal background checks and employment screening; training and education; monitoring, supervision and mandatory reporting. These measures are informed by experts in the field of child safety and are among the strongest safeguards found in youth-serving organizations.
SJAC MAAPP - Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy
Safe Sport Best Practices Guidlines
USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training
SJAC Safe Sport Coordinator: Lou Petto - l[email protected]
Online Safe Sport Education for Youth Athletes
Safe Sport's online training for athletes provides an introduction to Safe Sport, healthy boundaries, and how to speak up about misconduct, abuse, and the behaviors that lead to abuse. Find more information and take the training at www.usaswimming.org/learn
The course is called "Optional Course: Safe Sport for Youth Athletes"
Online Safe Sport Education for Parents
Safe Sport's online course for parents provides an introduction to Safe Sport, abuse, and reporting information. More information and access to the course can be found on the website https://www.usaswimming.org/safe-sport/recognize
The course is called "Parent’s Guide to Misconduct in Sport"
Safe Sport Reporting Information
Contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233) or use the
online reporting form or find more information at http://www.uscenterforsafesport.org/
Optional: include how to report anonymously. Text anonymous tips to 888-270-SWIM (7946)
