SafeSport Reporting Obligations and Procedures

Question 1

Who is considered a mandatory reporter under SafeSport policies?

Accepted Answer

Any adult who is a member of or authorized by a national governing body

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Only coaches and team physicians

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Only paid employees of sports organizations

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Only law enforcement officials

Question 2

To whom should suspected abuse of an amateur athlete be reported under U.S. Center for SafeSport jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Center for SafeSport and, where required, local law enforcement or child protective services

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Only local law enforcement

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The athlete's coach or team captain

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The athlete's parents or guardians only

Question 3

Within what timeframe must a mandatory reporter submit a report to the U.S. Center for SafeSport after becoming aware of suspected abuse?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

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72 hours

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7 days

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48 hours

Question 4

Which of the following is a protected right under SafeSport's reporting framework?

Accepted Answer

Protection from retaliation for making a good-faith report

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The right to investigate the alleged abuse before reporting

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The right to remain anonymous in all circumstances

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The right to determine if the abuse is severe enough to report

Question 5

Where can mandatory reporters submit reports to the U.S. Center for SafeSport?

Accepted Answer

Via the SafeSport hotline or online at safesport.org

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Only via postal mail

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Only in person at a SafeSport regional office

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Only through their national governing body's legal department

Question 6

What is the correct approach when a mandatory reporter is uncertain whether a situation constitutes abuse?

Accepted Answer

Report the suspected abuse; investigation is the responsibility of the appropriate authorities

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Wait until there is more evidence before reporting

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Consult with the accused individual first to hear their perspective

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Only report if a second adult also suspects abuse

Question 7

What is the term for the act of discouraging, preventing, or penalizing someone for making a SafeSport report?

Accepted Answer

Retaliation

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Defamation

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Interference

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Misconduct