Why do I need to take SafeSport Training

Congress passed the Protecting Young Victims From Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017, which authorizes the U.S. Center for SafeSport to develop training to prevent abuse, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, of any amateur athlete. Federal law also authorizes the Center to develop policies and procedures (including policies to limit one-on-one interactions) for implementation by NGBs to prevent abuse, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, of any amateur athlete. Training is required to be completed by certain adults; and, subject to parental consent, is required to be offered and given to minor athlete members. The policy details the specific adults who are required to take the Center’s training. Other individuals who are not required to take the Center’s training are nonetheless encouraged to take the Center’s training because they, at a minimum, need to comply with federal law and complete training concerning child abuse prevention.