Athlete Safety
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic community is committed to providing a positive, healthy and safe environment for American athletes that is free from emotional, physical and sexual abuse. To protect and ensure the safety of athletes – regardless of age, gender or stage of development – the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and member National Governing Bodies are under the jurisdiction of an independent entity, the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
How to Report a Concern
The USOPC recognizes it can be difficult to report an allegation of misconduct and strives to remove barriers to reporting. Reports can be made via online form, email or phone, and can be made anonymously. In case of an emergency, call 911 immediately.
Law Enforcement
All cases of suspected emotional, physical or sexual abuse of a minor (under the age of 18) must be reported to law enforcement (or in some states child protective services) immediately. The appropriate agency is most often the local law enforcement office where the incident occurred.
Additionally, if either party is a participant in the U.S. Olympic or Paralympic movements, a report must be filed with the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
U.S. Center for SafeSport
All allegations of sexual misconduct and emotional, physical or sexual abuse of a minor, that involve a participant in the U.S. Olympic of Paralympic movements, must be reported to the U.S. Center for SafeSport.The Center has the exclusive jurisdiction to respond and resolve allegations of sexual misconduct and may determine to take discretionary jurisdiction over other forms of abuse (i.e. emotional, physical, bullying, hazing or harassment). If the Center does not exercise discretionary jurisdiction, it may direct the allegation to the appropriate National Governing Body (click here for a full NGB directory).
Click here to report a concern to the U.S. Center for SafeSport or call (720) 531-0340.
All cases of suspected emotional, physical or sexual abuse of a minor (under the age of 18) must be reported to law enforcement immediately. Filing a report with the U.S. Center for SafeSport does not satisfy this obligation.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee's Office of Athlete Safety
Contact the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s office of Athlete Safety to report any allegations of abuse.
- The USOPC will report all allegations of sexual abuse, and emotional, physical or sexual abuse of a minor, to the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
- The USOPC will refer allegations of emotional or physical abuse to the U.S. Center for SafeSport and/or the appropriate National Governing Body.
Report an incident to the USOPC's office of Athlete Safety or call (719) 866-3869.
All cases of suspected emotional, physical or sexual abuse of a minor (under the age of 18) must be reported to law enforcement (see above) immediately. Filing a report with the USOC's office of athlete safety does not satisfy this obligation.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport maintains a centralized database of suspended and banded individuals, and disciplinary records of sexual misconduct and abuse cases that have been adjudicated by the Center and National Governing Bodies.
Suspended Individuals