ARTICLE 1 : JURISDICTION
Section 1.1 : Jurisdiction of the USASF
The USASF has Jurisdiction to investigate and resolve allegations that a Member engaged in one or more of the following :
a .
Sexual Misconduct , including without limitation child sexual abuse and any misconduct that is reasonably related to an underlying allegation of Sexual Misconduct ;
b . Criminal charges or dispositions involving Child Abuse or Sexual Misconduct ; c .
d .
Misconduct related to reporting , where the underlying allegation involves Child Abuse or Sexual Misconduct ;
Misconduct related to Aiding and abetting , Abuse of Process , or Retaliation when it relates to USASF ’ s processes ;
e . Emotional and Physical Misconduct , including stalking , Bullying Behaviors , hazing , and Harassment ;
f . Non-sexual Child Abuse ; g . Criminal charges or dispositions not involving Child Abuse or Sexual Misconduct ; h . Other Prohibited Conduct , as outlined herein ; i .
Abuse Prevention Policies or other similar policy violations ; and / or j . Violations of the Compliance Policies .
If the USASF accepts jurisdiction , it will use the resolution procedures set forth in this Code . The USASF may reassess its jurisdictional decision at any time .
Section 1.2 : Jurisdiction of the Member Club a .
b .
When allegations are presented to the Member Club , the Member Club should take necessary and appropriate measures , up to and including a suspension from the Club , to investigate and address any allegations of misconduct , as well as contacting the appropriate law enforcement agency , if necessary .
After the Member Club completes Subsection ( a ) above , the Member Club will immediately report to USASF the allegations of misconduct , as well as provide all documentation and / or information related to the allegations , including but not limited to contact information for all individuals / entities involved and report / case number : ( 1 ) received and / or created during the Member Club ’ s investigation ; and ( 2 ) provided to and / or received from the appropriate law enforcement agency .
c . If USASF expressly exercises jurisdiction over allegations regarding a particular Member , the USASF will issue a Notice of Investigation and Allegation ( NOIA ) to the Member and when applicable the Member Club , at which point the Member Club may implement any necessary safety plan ( s ) or Interim Measure ( s ). USASF CODE OF CONDUCT AND COMPLIANCE 2024-2025 SEASON
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