SECTION 1.4 : Intake
A . USASF will review all reports to determine if allegations or circumstances : 1 . Mandate reporting to law enforcement or child protective services ; 2 . Are governed by the Conduct Regulations ; and / or 3 . Require imposition of Temporary Measures .
B . Matters involving more than one Claimant or more than one Respondent , may in the discretion of USASF , be consolidated into a single matter .
C . USASF , in its discretion , may allow reports of isolated violations of the Conduct Regulations to be resolved informally by USASF or the Member Club . Any informal resolution by the Member Club must include notice to the parent ( s )/ guardian ( s ) of the affected Minor Athlete . Should a Member Club obtain additional information related to the previously-reported violation , physical , emotional or Child Abuse and / or any Sexual Misconduct the Club shall promptly report that information to USASF
D . USASF , in its discretion , will utilize this Procedure for any report it determines to be inappropriate for informal resolution by the Member Club , for example , reports of multiple and / or severe USASF Conduct Regulations . Notice will be given to the parent ( s )/ guardian ( s ) of any affected Minor Athlete .
ARTICLE 2 :
RESPONSE
SECTION 2.1 : Initiating Response
When the USASF receives a report of allegations that fall within its Jurisdiction , it will begin the USASF Response and Resolution Process ( the Process ) by notifying the relevant Member ( s ), conducting a preliminary inquiry and if appropriate , undertaking an investigation to determine whether a Member violated the Conduct Regulations .
SECTION 2.2 : Participant Rights |
A . |
A Claimant has the right to : |
1 . |
Submit a Report anonymously ; |
2 . |
Receive notice of Temporary Measures imposed by USASF ; |
3 . |
Participate in the investigation and resolution without publicly disclosing their identity or experiences , except as |
required by the USASF Process ; and |
4 . |
Have their parent or guardian present for any interviews , if Claimant is a Minor . |
5 . |
Receive notification of the resolution of the matter . |
B . |
A Witness has the right to : |
1 . |
Choose whether to participate in the investigation and resolution ; and |
2 . |
Participate in the investigation and resolution without publicly disclosing their identity or experiences , except as required by |
the USASF Process . |
C . |
A Respondent has the right to : |
1 . |
Receive written Notice of Investigation and / or Allegations ; |
2 . |
Have an opportunity to be heard during the investigation ; and |
3 . |
Upon issuance of a decision to Ban or Suspend the Respondent , the Respondent has ten ( 10 ) business days to request an |
appeal before the USASF . |
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