Section 4.2 : Reporting Requirements
A . Child Abuse and Sexual Misconduct : An Adult Participant who learns of information and reasonably suspects that a Member has committed or attempted to commit ( i ) Child Abuse , including sexual abuse , or ( ii ) Sexual Misconduct , shall immediately make a report of the suspected abuse to both law enforcement and the USASF , and comply with any other applicable state or federal laws .
1 . How to report to law enforcement a .
Report to the agency designated by the Attorney General , consistent with federal requirements set forth in Section 226 of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 ( 34 U . S . C . § 20341 ), or any applicable predecessors or amendments thereto .
b . Report to applicable state or local law enforcement agencies including but not limited to , police departments , sheriff ’ s departments , child protective services , etc .
i . Learn more about this requirement by visiting : childwelfare . gov / topics / responding / reporting / how /.
2 . How to report to USASF
a . A report may be made through USASF ’ s online reporting form at : https :// www . usasf . net / reporting ; or
b . Those needing assistance in filling a report may contact our helpline between the hours of 8 a . m . and 6 p . m . Eastern Time at 720-282-1744 . c .
Any other form or reporting ( i . e ., in-person verbal , email , or social media ) does not satisfy reporting requirements under this Article . As such , Reporters must use one of the aforementioned options to report to USASF .
d . Reporting such conduct to the USASF , alone , does not satisfy an Adult Participant ’ s obligation to report to law enforcement or any other appropriate authority , as defined by law . e .
The reporting requirement for Sexual Misconduct applies regardless of whether the suspected victim is an adult or Minor .
B . Emotional and Physical Misconduct : All Members , with the exception of Minor Athletes , are required to report any emotional or physical misconduct ( including Bullying , stalking , hazing , and Harassment ) prohibited under the Conduct Regulations committed or attempted by a Member to the Member Organization and / or other organization , entity , and / or program with which such Member is associated .
1 . If a report is submitted to a Member Organization , as described above , a report must also be submitted to USASF by the Member Organization via USASF ’ s online reporting form https :// www . usasf . net / reporting )
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