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APPENDIX A - U.S. ALL STAR FEDERATION SAFESPORT CODE
The U.S. All Star Federation is committed to creating a safe and
positive environment for its participants’ physical, emotional, and
social development and ensuring it promotes an environment free
from abuse and misconduct. As part of this program, the U.S. All
Star Federation has implemented policies addressing certain types of
abuse and misconduct, as well as certain policies intended to reduce,
monitor and govern the areas where potential abuse and misconduct
might occur.
The policies herein set forth some of the boundaries for appropriate
and inappropriate conduct.
Included in this document are policies that address types of abuse and
misconduct:
• Sexual Abuse and Misconduct
• Physical Abuse and Misconduct
• Emotional Abuse and Misconduct
• Bullying, Threats and Harassment
• Hazing
Also included in this document are the following proactive policies to
reduce the risks of potential abuse:
• Sexual Abuse & Prevention Policy
• Electronic Communications Policy
• Addressing Bullying Policy
All U.S. All Star Federation Members shall familiarize themselves
with each form of misconduct and shall refrain from engaging in
misconduct and/or violating any of these policies.
In the event that any of the U.S. All Star Federation’s or any of its
Member Programs’ employees or volunteers observe inappropriate
behaviors (i.e., policy violations), suspected physical or sexual
abuse, or any other type of abuse or misconduct, it is the personal
responsibility of each such person to immediately report their
observations. The U.S. All Star Federation, all Member Programs,
and all “Covered Individuals” (as defined in the Sexual Abuse and
Misconduct Policy) are required to promptly report any alleged
violations of the Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Policy.
In addition to reporting within the U.S. All Star Federation, such
persons must also report suspected child physical or sexual abuse
to appropriate law enforcement authorities WITHIN A 24-HOUR
PERIOD when required under this Policy and/ or under applicable
law. Employees and volunteers should not attempt to evaluate the
credibility or validity of child physical or sexual abuse allegations as a
condition for reporting to appropriate law enforcement authorities.
U.S. All Star Federation has ZERO TOLERANCE for abuse and
misconduct.
SEXUAL ABUSE AND MISCONDUCT
POLICY
The U.S. All Star Federation has determined that the U.S. All Star
Federation’s policies prohibiting sexual abuse and misconduct shall
be the same as the applicable policies of the U.S. Center for SafeSport
(USCSS).
Furthermore, all persons within the jurisdiction of the U.S. All Star
Federation shall comply with the sexual abuse and misconduct
policies of the USCSS. All terms not defined herein shall have the
meaning set forth in the USCSS Policies & Procedures.
Any violation of the sexual abuse and misconduct policies by a
Covered Individual (outlined below) shall subject such person
to appropriate disciplinary action, including but not limited
to suspension, permanent suspension, and/or referral to law
enforcement authorities.