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U.S. Center for SafeSport

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent nonprofit organization responsible for responding to and preventing emotional, physical, and sexual misconduct and abuse in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. The Center also serves as an educational resource for sports organizations at all levels, from recreational sports organizations to professional leagues.

An Informed Response to Abuse and Misconduct Can Help Protect Athletes
An Informed Response to Abuse and Misconduct Can Help Protect Athletes
March 20, 2024
Everyone can learn about response protocols, how to report, and what to do when abuse is disclosed
The Critical Need for Locker Room Safety
The Critical Need for Locker Room Safety
January 23, 2024
Locker rooms can be ideal places for team bonding, building friendships, and camaraderie between athletes. But left unmonitored, these spaces can quickly turn dangerous.
You Can Help Change Sport for the Better
You Can Help Change Sport for the Better
January 23, 2024
As athletes, sport builds us up. It challenges us and helps us grow.
Lead a Culture Change in Sport
Lead a Culture Change in Sport
November 27, 2023
The culture of sport safety is changing for the better, with more effective injury protocols and safer training methods. But those efforts are empty if we don’t also take steps to address abuse and misconduct in sport environments.
Bullying: What It Is, What to Look for, How to Respond
Bullying: What It Is, What to Look For, How to Respond
September 15, 2023
Bullying goes beyond occasional teasing. It's widespread and is negatively impacting America’s youth.
Protect Sport: Blow the Whistle on Abuse and Misconduct
Protect Sport: Blow the Whistle on Abuse and Misconduct
August 11, 2023
Learn how referees and officials are in a unique position to help create abuse-free sport settings for everyone.
Talk to Young Athletes About Abuse, Misconduct
Talk to Young Athletes About Abuse, Misconduct
July 18, 2023
Dive into two trainings from the U.S. Center for SafeSport that can help parents, kids start these important conversations.
SafeSport Training Puts You in Play to Support Athlete Safety
SafeSport Training Puts You in Play to Support Athlete Safety
June 16, 2023
The right training can make all the difference in recognizing, preventing, and responding to abuse and misconduct in sport settings.
Learn How to Prevent Emotional & Physical Abuse and Misconduct in Sport
Learn How to Prevent Emotional & Physical Abuse and Misconduct in Sport
April 21, 2023
Building healthy relationships and modeling positive behavior set the tone for an abuse-free sport environment.
Recognizing Abuse and Misconduct Is the First Step in Addressing It
Recognizing Abuse and Misconduct Is the First Step in Addressing It
March 23, 2023
Athletes deserve abuse-free environments. U.S. Center for SafeSport resources help coaches, admins and volunteers spot harmful behavior.
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