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Us Center for SafeSport

What is SafeSport?

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent nonprofit committed to building a sports community where participants can work and learn together free of emotional, physical and sexual abuse and misconduct.

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When or How Should I Make a Report

USA Rugby and the US Center for SafeSport require the reporting of sexual misconduct by or of any member of USA Rugby to the US Center for SafeSport Response and Resolution Office.

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SafeSport Guidelines

WHEN OR HOW SHOULD I MAKE A REPORT?

USA Rugby and the US Center for Safe Sport require the reporting of sexual misconduct by or of any member of USA Rugby to the US Center for Safe Sport Response and Resolution Office. USA Rugby strongly encourages reporting of any concerns related to USA Rugby's Safe Sport policies by following the direction here: SafeSport Reporting.

The Center accepts all reports of sexual abuse and child abuse within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. Report here if you have reasonable suspicion of sexual misconduct or harassment, child abuse (including child sexual abuse), or intimate relationships involving an imbalance of power.

The Center also accepts reports of emotional and physical misconduct (including but not limited to bullying, hazing, stalking, and harassment) within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. Reports of emotional and physical misconduct can also be reported directly to your sport’s national governing body (NGB).

Johnathan Atkeison
USA Rugby Safe Sport Liaison Officer
jatkeison@usa.rugby
Resources

More SafeSport Resources

USA Rugby SafeSport Handbook
USA Rugby's SafeSport Handbook consolidates policies protecting members from misconduct and provides education on recognizing potential abuse.
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USA Rugby SafeSport Training
USA Rugby mandates all members to adhere to the SafeSport Handbook policies, including completing awareness training. We encourage all to access our free online modules.
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