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The U.S. All Star Federation (USASF) recognizes that a key element
to preventing abuse and misconduct is the implementation of an
effective reporting policy that:
1. Results in reports of suspected abuse and misconduct, and
2. Does not in any way deter victims or witnesses from reporting
abuse and misconduct.
Potential abusers will avoid involvement in a program where there is
a likelihood that suspected abuse will be reported.
When sport stakeholders are untrained about how and when to report
suspected abuse, they may feel ill-prepared, powerless and lost when
it comes to responding to, and reporting, misconduct. By providing
this guidance on when and how to report suspected misconduct,
the U.S. All Star Federation seeks to remove barriers to disclosing
misconduct, including child physical or sexual abuse and misconduct.
REPORTING IN AN EMERGENCY
SITUATION
In the case of an emergency, call 911.
- If child abuse is occurring, call 911 immediately
- If you suspect or know of child abuse, call local police or child
services.
REPORTING TO THE U.S. ALL STAR
FEDERATION
** Please read the entire reporting policy before making a report
If you suspect or have knowledge of abuse or misconduct in any item
that is covered in the USASF SafeSport code, any of our Pro-Active
Policies or the Professional Responsibility Code please make a report
to the U.S. All Star Federation. We prefer for all Reports to be made
using an online form. This will provide the reporter with a format
that is consistent and thorough - and speed up the process for action
as the report will answer most of the questions the case manager will
need.
1. Completing an online report:
a. Reports of Child Abuse and Misconduct or Sexual Abuse and
Misconduct
b. Policy Violations
2. Emailing [email protected]
3. Calling 901-530-2788
REPORTING POLICIES
WHO MAY REPORT
Any person, regardless of their membership status or affiliation with
the USASF, may file a complaint with the U.S. All Star Federation for
any suspected, alleged or known violation of the USASF SafeSport
Code or policies that are intended to protect another member
from misconduct and abuse including the required Membership
Policies. All reports will be treated as confidential. The USASF will
accept anonymous reports and investigate every report of abuse or
misconduct.
The U.S. All Star Federation strongly encourages parents, participants
and other persons affiliated with All Star to communicate violations
of the U.S. All Star Federation SafeSport Code, allegations and
suspicions of child physical and sexual abuse and other conduct
inconsistent with the policies set forth to protect athletes to the All
Star Program’s owner or program administrator immediately, and if
appropriate or required, to local law enforcement and to the U.S. All
Star Federation.
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APPENDIX I - REPORTING CONCERNS OF ABUSE
AND/OR POLICY VIOLATIONS
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