MILLARD UNITED SPORTS IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING A SAFE, FUN, AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL MEMBERS.
In 2017, the Safe Sport Act , was signed in law.
The Act, created in reaction to the abuse found at various youth sports organizations, provides for a new standard of care that affects youth-serving organizations nationwide through its creation of requirements for:
- background checks;
- adoption of mandatory reporting policies and prevention policies that provide reasonable procedures that limit one-on-one interactions between an adult and participating youth without being in an observable and interruptible distance from another adult; and
- implementation of prevention training.
PARENT'S GUIDE TO MISCONDUCT IN SPORT:
If you are a parent looking for resources on keeping your athlete safe, you can access the Parent Training at no cost. Simply create an account at www.athletesafety.org, add the parent training to your bag, and you'll be able to access the training.
Our Parent's Guide to Misconduct in Sport is designed for the parents of athletes of all ages. This course explains the issues of misconduct in sport and helps parents ensure their children have a positive and safe sport experience.
WHERE TO START WITH MY CONCERN
When making the decision to report a concern you have, it can often feel intimidating and overwhelming. Please use these guidelines to help you on the first step “Where do I report?” Please use the provided links which will additionally help you get in touch with the appropriate people.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. If you are not sure who to contact with a concern please contact SafeSport Staff at the National Office and they will be sure to talk through your concern, answer your questions and connect you with the correct people.
If you concern deals with any of the following:
- Sexual Misconduct
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexually Explicit/Inappropriate Communication through Social Media
- Criminal Charges
- Use, Sale, or Distribution of illegal drugs
- Physical Abuse
- Inappropriate Touching
- Lap Sitting
- Coaches sharing hotel rooms with Athletes
- Rubdown or Massage performed by coaches
- Pictures or video taken in locker rooms or changing areas
Please contact us reportaconcern@millardunited.com at our MUS Office and contact the Adult & Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline 1-800-652-1999
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Fraud
- Deception
- Recruiting
Please make a report to us as reportaconcern@millardunited.com
If your concern deals with any of the following:
- Peer to Peer Bullying
- Adult to Athlete Bullying
- Parent Issues
- Violations of team rules and team code of conduct
Please make a report to your Head Coach and/or Age Group Director. We have provided a proposed letter of correspondence to assist you in beginning this process.
MANDATORY REPORTING RULE
Pursuant to federal law, all adults authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes who learn of facts that give reason to suspect that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse, including sexual abuse, shall make a report of the suspected abuse to law enforcement and/or your state’s designated agency within 24 hours.
ADULT & CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT HOTLINE 1-800-652-1999
Parents may also choose to contact the U.S. Center for SafeSport to make a report. Use the online reporting form, call (720) 524-5640, or find more information at www.safesport.org.