SAFE SPORT - ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM
USA Swimming 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.
Resources:
- USA Swimming (719) 866-4578 Deal with a Safe Sport Concern.
- U.S. Center for SafeSport to make a report. Use the online reporting form, call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233), or find more information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org.
- Safe Sport Club Coordinator: Dave Acker, [email protected], 610-564-7265
- Text anonymous tips to 888-270-SWIM (7946)