OPEN MENU SHOP - OPENS IN A NEW WINDOW DONATE ATHLETE SERVICES MENU SEARCH Search CLICK HERE TO REPORT A CONCERN U.S. CENTER FOR SAFESPORT The U.S. Center for SafeSport is the first and only national organization of its kind focused on ending all forms of abuse in sport. An independent nonprofit headquartered in Denver, the Center is funded by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, outside donations and grants from the Department of Justice. The Center provides consultation to sport entities on prevention techniques and policies, while developing best practices and educational programs focused on promoting athlete well-being and ending emotional and physical abuse in sports. The Center also provides a safe, professional and confidential place for individuals to report sexual abuse within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movements. Helpline: The Center offers a 24/7 SafeSport helpline with access via phone, online chat or mobile app. POLICIES USOPC Athlete Safety Policy SafeSport Code Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies NGB & HPMO Athlete Safety Policy Responsible Sport Organization Background Check Policy USOPC Background Check Policy USOPC Background Check Policy Procedures KEY ACTIONS The USOPC is fully committed to eliminating abuse and misconduct in sport. A number of policies and procedures have been implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of athletes, highlighted by the March 2017 opening of the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Click here for a complete list of actions taken. BORDERS COMMISSION REPORT The Athlete & NGB Engagement Commission released an exploratory report following a nine-month review. Appointed by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee to review the structure and governance of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic community, and chaired by former WNBA President Lisa Borders, the “Borders Commission” was charged with delivering a series of recommendations to address how the USOPC can more effectively interact with and oversee its 50 diverse member National Governing Bodies, and support and engage with the athletes it serves. Borders Commission - 2019 Report - July 2019 Borders Commission - One Year Progress Report - August 2020 AUDITS The USOPC has engaged Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, a full-service advisory firm that offers industry-specialized services in audit, to assess compliance with SafeSport policies and procedures at the USOPC and National Governing Bodies. Click here to be directed to an online archive of the latest audit reports. SUSPENDED INDIVIDUALS & DISCIPLINARY RECORDS The U.S. Center for SafeSport maintains a centralized database of suspended and banded individuals, and disciplinary records of sexual misconduct and abuse cases that have been adjudicated by the Center and National Governing Bodies. Suspended Individuals U.S. Center for SafeSport Centralized Disciplinary Database FAQS When should I report a concern? What can I expect when I report? What is the U.S. Center for SafeSport's SafeSport Code? What is the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee's Athlete Safety Policy? How much funding does the USOPC dedicate to the U.S. Center for SafeSport? Why was the U.S. Center for SafeSport originally created? ABOUT NEWS ATHLETES ATHLETE SERVICES ATHLETE SAFETY ATHLETE OMBUDS MENTAL HEALTH DONATE SHOP SPONSORS CONTACT US CAREERS FOUNDATION TRAINING CENTERS REPORT A CONCERN TEAM USA PORTAL LOGIN FOR MEDIA TEAM USA'S BIGGEST STORIES - STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX. Email Address GET TO KNOW US FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW ON TWITTER FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW ON <IMAGE MEDIAID="{05D6389E-7807-4DC1-8445-84DB6E535722}" /> FOLLOW ON YOUTUBE FOLLOW ON TIKTOK Empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. ACCESSIBILITY FINANCE LEGAL PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE ©2021 United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. All Rights Reserved.