USASF ATHLETE PROTECTION ENHANCEMENTS
• Partnered with Safe @ AllStar to provide best-in-class , sport-specific , athlete safety and awareness training to help minimize the risk of sexual abuse , trafficking and exploitation of children .
• Improved response and resolution process by adding third-party consultants , TNG Consulting , to facilitate more accurate reporting and to review , investigate , respond and resolve each report received .
• Developed an online USASF Directory which includes All Star adult participants in good standing .
• Collaborated with USA Cheer to maintain a unified ineligibility list of individuals whose membership privileges have been suspended or revoked for reasons related to athlete protection .
UNIFIED REPORTING with USA CHEER
Membership in the USASF is a privilege that can be denied or withdrawn at any time when a person ’ s conduct is determined to be inconsistent with the best interests of All Star and the athletes it serves . The USASF and USA Cheer maintain a shared list of individuals who are considered ineligible , either permanently or temporarily , for membership privileges in either organization for any of the following reasons :
1 . any person under criminal investigation ; 2 . any person charged with a crime that is not consistent with the rules , policies or standards of either organization ; 3 . any conduct inconsistent with USASF and USA Cheer rules , policies or standards ; and / or 4 . when actions of misconduct are reviewed by the Disciplinary Committee and determined not to serve the best interests of the sport .
USASF encourages club owners to review this list and conduct background screenings before allowing any coach , choreographer or other individuals to come in contact with athletes in their care .
• Expanded resources for athlete protection to include some 20 staff and third-party consultants focused on awareness , education , intake , investigations , response and resolution .
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