USASF Professional Responsibility Code 2019-2020 9.0 | Page 45

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. Continued on next page APPENDIX I - REPORTING CONCERNS OF ABUSE AND/OR POLICY VIOLATIONS 45