APPENDIX I - REPORTING CONCERNS OF ABUSE AND / OR POLICY VIOLATIONS
disinterested and impartial to the matter and all other persons and the program involved .
RECEIVING AND PROCESSING REPORTS
The U . S . All Star Federation and its member program owners and administrators will take a report in the way that is most comfortable for the person initiating a report , including an anonymous , in-person , verbal or written report via email or utilizing the online reporting form . NOTE : The USASF prefers to receive reports using the online reporting form . It provides the reporter with a format that is consistent and thorough and speeds up the process for action as the report will answer most of the questions the case manager will need .
To make a report , follow the steps outlined in the section entitled Instructions for Filing Reports . When reporting , it is essential for the reporting party to provide as much detail as possible . The report should include :
1 . the name ( s ) and contact information of the complainant ( s ); 2 . the type of misconduct alleged ; 3 . the name ( s ) of the individual ( s ) alleged to have committed the misconduct ; 4 . the name of the victim , and in the case of a minor , the name of their parent and / or guardian ; 5 . the approximate dates the misconduct was committed ; 6 . the names of other individuals who might have information regarding the alleged misconduct ; and 7 . a summary statement of the reasons to believe that misconduct has occurred .
8 . If applicable , details regarding reports made to law enforcement or child protective services , including a report number , to whom the report was made , and contact information for the agency to which the report was made .
WHO RECEIVES THE REPORT
Reports to the U . S . All Star Federation are initially handled by the U . S . All Star Federation SafeSport Intake Administrator . Reports that require mandated reporting and all reports that include physical and / or sexual abuse or misconduct are referred to the U . S . All Star Federation General Counsel for review and action .
DETERMINING IF THE USASF HAS JURISDICTION
After receiving the report , the USASF must first determine if the alleged conduct was committed by a current or former member of the organization . If the individual is not or has never been a member of the USASF , the organization does not have jurisdiction over the case . It is important to note , however , that if the conduct involves child physical or sexual abuse , the USASF will assist the the claimant in reporting the misconduct to the appropriate authorities .
REPORTS OF ALLEGED CHILD ABUSE AND MISCONDUCT OR SEXUAL ABUSE AND MISCONDUCT
Any report of misconduct or suspicion of child physical or sexual abuse will be taken seriously and handled appropriately . During the reporting process , the USASF will confirm the report has been made to the proper authorities . If the U . S . All Star Federation receives a report of physical or sexual misconduct involving a minor that has not been reported to the proper authorities , the U . S . All Star Federation will make the report .
Once the report has been made to law enforcement the USASF offers their assistance and cooperation to the agency and allows them to conduct their investigation . At the conclusion of the investigation , law enforcement will determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with criminal charges .
If the investigation leads to charges and / or a warrant that is publicly available , the USASF will suspend the member and add their name to the Suspended and Ineligible Members list on usasf . net . The accused party will remain on the list and ineligible pending resolution of the charges .
If the accused party is found guilty , the accused party will be deemed Permanently Ineligible for Membership and will be listed as such at USASF . net .
If the outcome is anything other than guilty , the USASF will assign an internal investigator to conduct interviews , gather all relevant information and evidence to determine if a member policy has been violated .
If there is sufficient evidence to move forward , the internal investigation findings will be presented to the Response & Resolution Committee to review the report and supporting information . They will determine if the accused party violated one or more policies that are in place to protect minor athletes from abuse and / or misconduct . The committee will either assign a sanction or close the case with no sanctions .
If there is insufficient evidence to move forward , the case will be closed and the member ’ s privileges will be reinstated .
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