The mission of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is to empower Team USA Athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. The USOPC’s Office of Athlete Safety is committed to this mission and strives to transform the culture of sport by promoting healthy environments free of misconduct and abuse as well as ensure effective and prompt action and resolution upon the occurrence of misconduct and/or abuse.
The USOPC recognizes it can be difficult to report an allegation of misconduct and strives to remove barriers to reporting. Reporting is free and can be filed online or by phone, and reports can be made anonymously. In case of an emergency, call 911 immediately.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) accepts all reports of sexual abuse and child abuse within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. Report to the Center 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).
If you would like to call the Center to report a concern, please call 833-5US-SAFE(587-7233).
Report to the USOPC if you are aware of or have experienced emotional abuse, physical abuse, a violation of the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), a violation of the Athlete Safety components (Section 4) of the Supporting Athletes with an Intellectual Impairment Policy, or have any security concerns.
The USOPC will refer allegations of sexual misconduct and child abuse to the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Allegations of child abuse as well as allegations of abuse or neglect of an Athlete with an Intellectual Impairment will also be reported to law enforcement.
The USOPC will refer allegations of emotional or physical abuse or violations of the MAAPP that do not fall under its jurisdiction to the U.S. Center for SafeSport and/or the appropriate National Governing Body.
To report to the USOPC over the phone, please call 719-866-3869.
If you suspect child abuse is occurring, which includes emotional, physical, or sexual abuse of a minor (under the age of 18) you must report to law enforcement immediately. Additionally, if any of the individuals are involved in the Olympic & Paralympic Movement, a report must also be filed with the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Keep in mind filing a report with the U.S. Center for SafeSport does not satisfy the requirement of reporting to local law enforcement.
If you learn of or reasonably suspect an Athlete with an Intellectual Impairment (II Athlete) is or has been subjected to any criminal act, including abuse and/or neglect, you must report to Law Enforcement within 24 hours. Reports should be made to the local law enforcement agency where the abuse and/or neglect occurred. You should also be familiar with your local and state laws regarding reporting and follow those requirements. You must also comply with the reporting requirements contained in Section 6 of the USOPC Athlete Safety Policy.
The USOPC Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) has been updated and will be in effect starting January 1, 2025. While we encourage you to read the policy in its entirety, we have provided a notable changes document.
The USOPC Athlete Safety Policy has been updated and will be in effect starting January 1, 2025. While we encourage you to read the policy in its entirety, we have provided a notable changes document.
The USOPC Athlete Safety Policy applies to USOPC Participants (as defined in Section 2 of the policy). The policy includes mandatory reporting and training and education requirements, defines Prohibited Conduct, and outlines the USOPC’s Response and Resolution Policy for allegations of Prohibited Conduct that fall under the jurisdiction of the USOPC. Of note in the policy are the following sections related to response and resolution:
The Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) is a collection of prevention and training policies that bind adult Participants and organizations in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. The USOPC strictly adheres to the MAAPP, which establishes clear requirements for interactions between adult Participants and Minor Athletes. All one-on-one interactions between adult Participants and Minor Athletes must be observable and interruptible.
We are proud to continue our commitment to supporting and enhancing the experience of all athletes through the implementation of the Supporting Athletes with an Intellectual Impairment Policy. The policy aims to support II Athletes who train or live at an Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, participate in an Internally Managed Sport Activity, or compete at a Delegation Event (including the Paralympic Games or Parapan American Games) through the creation of Athlete Participation Plans tailored to each athlete’s individual needs.
Read the Supporting Athletes with an Intellectual Impairment Policy.
Read the Supporting Athletes with an Intellectual Impairment Procedure.
The USOPC maintains an eligibility actions list of USOPC Participants that are either subject to certain temporary restrictions issued by the U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) pending investigation, or have been suspended (temporarily or otherwise) deemed ineligible by the Center or the USOPC.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport's Centralized Disciplinary Database is a resource designed to keep the public informed when individuals connected with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Movement are either subject to certain temporary restrictions pending investigation by the Center or are subject to certain sanctions after an investigation found them in violation of the SafeSport Code.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) 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.
The SafeSport Helpline offers a 24/7 helpline with access via phone, online chat, or mobile app. Through this service, support specialists provide live, confidential, one-on-one support. All services are anonymous, secure, and available 24/7.
Process Navigators use a trauma-informed approach that focuses on helping each person find what they need. They can answer questions and connect you with mental health support, educational materials, confidential victim advocacy, or legal representation. They are a valuable resource for everyone, whether directly involved in an investigation or not.
The SafeSport Code establishes consistent standards of response and resolution to abuse and misconduct claims across the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, whose affiliated individuals must comply with policies and procedures as defined by the Code.
The USOPC is happy to partner with Know2Protect. Know2Protect is a national public awareness campaign developed by the Department of Homeland Security to educate and empower children, teens, parents, trusted adults and policymakers to prevent and combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). The campaign also provides information on how to report online enticement and victimization and offers response and support resources for victims and survivors of online CSEA and their supporters. This collaboration will enable the USOPC to provide more resources to Team USA Athletes, parents/guardians, and staff.
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