REPORT A SAFESPORT CONCERN
NCYSA is committed to the safety and well-being of every athlete. Use the resources below to report misconduct or abuse.
Sexual Abuse & Misconduct
All reports of sexual misconduct — including child sexual abuse and any misconduct related to an underlying allegation of sexual misconduct or criminal charges — should be directed to the US Center for SafeSport.
Report to SafeSportEmotional & Physical Misconduct
Reports involving emotional and physical misconduct — such as bullying, hazing, stalking, and harassment — should be reported to NCYSA. Please note that a third-party investigative agency may be contracted to help NCYSA resolve the claim.
Report to NCYSA
What the US Center for SafeSport Covers
The US Center for SafeSport accepts all reports affecting the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement of:
- Sexual Misconduct, including without limitation child sexual abuse and any misconduct reasonably related to an underlying allegation of Sexual Misconduct
- Criminal Charges or Dispositions involving Child Abuse or Sexual Misconduct
- Misconduct Related to Reporting, where the underlying allegation involves Child Abuse or Sexual Misconduct
- Aiding and Abetting when it relates to the Center’s process
- Misconduct Related to the Center’s Process
- Other Inappropriate Conduct, as defined by the Center
The Center has exclusive jurisdiction to investigate and resolve reports affecting the Movement in the categories above. Reports of emotional and physical misconduct (including bullying, hazing, stalking, and harassment) will be directed to an independent, third-party investigative service.
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP)
NCYSA encourages all member associations to enforce The Center for SafeSport’s Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) within their organizations. The MAAPP limits one-on-one adult/minor interactions and sets standards for training and sport settings that prevent abuse and misconduct.
Additional Resources
Not Sure What to Report?
Visit the US Center for SafeSport for guidance on what qualifies as a reportable concern and how the process works.