Report an Athlete Safety Concern

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) accepts all reports of sexual abuse and child abuse within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. Report to the Center if you have reasonable suspicion of sexual misconduct or harassment, child abuse (including child sexual abuse), or intimate relationships involving an imbalance of power.

The Center also accepts reports of emotional and physical misconduct (including but not limited to bullying, hazing, stalking, and harassment) within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. Reports of emotional and physical misconduct can also be reported directly to your sport’s National Governing Body (NGB).

If you would like to call the Center to report a concern, please call 833-5US-SAFE(587-7233).

Report to the USOPC if you are aware of or have experienced emotional abuse, physical abuse, a violation of the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), a violation of the Athlete Safety components (Section 4) of the Supporting Athletes with an Intellectual Impairment Policy, or have any security concerns.

The USOPC will refer allegations of sexual misconduct and child abuse to the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Allegations of child abuse as well as allegations of abuse or neglect of an Athlete with an Intellectual Impairment will also be reported to law enforcement.

The USOPC will refer allegations of emotional or physical abuse or violations of the MAAPP that do not fall under its jurisdiction to the U.S. Center for SafeSport and/or the appropriate National Governing Body.

To report to the USOPC over the phone, please call 719-866-3869.

If you suspect child abuse is occurring, which includes emotional, physical, or sexual abuse of a minor (under the age of 18) you must report to law enforcement immediately. Additionally, if any of the individuals are involved in the Olympic & Paralympic Movement, a report must also be filed with the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Keep in mind filing a report with the U.S. Center for SafeSport does not satisfy the requirement of reporting to local law enforcement.

If you learn of or reasonably suspect an Athlete with an Intellectual Impairment (II Athlete) is or has been subjected to any criminal act, including abuse and/or neglect, you must report to Law Enforcement within 24 hours. Reports should be made to the local law enforcement agency where the abuse and/or neglect occurred. You should also be familiar with your local and state laws regarding reporting and follow those requirements. You must also comply with the reporting requirements contained in Section 6 of the USOPC Athlete Safety Policy.