ARTICLE 4 : REPORTING , RESPONSE & RESOLUTION PROCEDURES
Conduct Regulations & Abuse Prevention Policies
The USASF is a membership organization who sets standards and expectations for its Members as outlined in this Code of Conduct and Compliance ( The Code ). These Reporting , Response and Resolution Procedures ( Procedures ) apply to any alleged violation of The Code ’ s Conduct Regulations or Abuse Prevention Policies ( collectively , referred to as Conduct Regulations ) Reported to USASF . These Procedures do not prevent any Member Club from implementing higher safety standards or from making lawful employment-related decisions , even prior to the conclusion of any process outlined in these Procedures . These Procedures replace all previously published procedures and apply to all matters arising out of reports made on or after the effective date of these Procedures , regardless of when the incident of Prohibited Conduct occurred .
These Procedures do not apply to violations of the USASF Compliance Policies or USASF background screenings unless the allegation is directly related to and includes a violation of Conduct Regulations .
Reporting Conduct Regulations Violations Section 4.1 : Legal Obligations and General Requirements A .
B .
USASF will follow state and federal law when presented with any report of Child Abuse or criminal activity , including immediate referral to law enforcement . Nevertheless , a report filed with USASF does not release the Reporter from any other legal obligation to report . Reports must also be made to relevant state and federal agencies as required by law . Adult Participants and Member Organizations must know their reporting requirements under the Conduct Regulations and state and federal law . Lack of knowledge about a reporting obligation is not a defense .
Nothing in this document shall be construed to require a victim of Child Abuse or other misconduct to self-report .
C . Adult Participants are required to immediately report allegations or suspicions of Child Abuse or other Conduct Regulations violations involving a Minor to USASF and / or another appropriate official . Reporting may not be delayed to gather information , evaluate the credibility , or assess the validity of any allegation .
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The reporting requirements under this Article are an individual obligation of each Adult Participant . Reporting to a supervisor or peer does not relieve an Adult Participant of the obligations to report as specified under this Article . E . Adult Participants must report even if they believe someone else has already reported .
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