APPENDIX B - U . S . ALL STAR FEDERATION SAFESPORT CODE
APPENDIX B - 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 minor abuse prevention policies to reduce the risks of potential abuse :
• One-on-one Interactions
• Sexual Abuse and Prevention
• Electronic Communications
• Addressing Bullying
• Travel
• Billet | Housing
• Locker Rooms , Restrooms & Changing Rooms
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 & 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 .
Jurisdiction Over Covered Individuals Pursuant to the SafeSport Policy The jurisdiction of the USCSS applies to ( collectively , “ Covered Individuals ”):
1 . Any individual who currently is , or was at the time of a possible SafeSport Code Violation , within the governance or disciplinary jurisdiction of the U . S . All Star Federation , and / or who is seeking to be within the governance or disciplinary jurisdiction of the U . S . All Star Federation , for example through application for membership ;
2 . All individuals , both athletes and non-athletes , the U . S . All Star Federation formally authorizes , approves or appoints ( i ) to a position of authority over athletes or ( ii ) to have frequent contact with athletes ; and 3 . Additional individuals the U . S . All Star Federation identifies as being within the code ’ s jurisdiction .
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