USAG SafeSport

Why do victims often fail to report sexual abuse?

Why are coaches, volunteers, staff and officials in a good position to help prevent child sexual abuse in their sport organizations?

Criminal sexual abuse cannot happen between two minors (under age 18).

Child sex offenders focus their grooming on the targeted child only.

Which of the following statements about consent is true?

After a night of drinking at a party, an athlete engages in non-consensual sexual activity with a friend. Although both parties were impaired by alcohol, this is still a case of sexual misconduct.

Before reporting a concern about sexual abuse to law enforcement, you should be absolutely certain that the allegation is true.

Which of the following are situations in which sexual abuse should be reported to law enforcement?

If a minor reports to you that one of their friends has told them in confidence that they were sexually abused, you cannot make a report to law enforcement because this information is second-hand.

Only mandatory reporters (as defined by local, state or federal laws) need to know the guidelines for reporting child sexual abuse.

Which of the following is good advice to follow when a child comes to you with a report of sexual abuse?

Studies show that young children often falsely report abuse, probably due to over-active imaginations.

Which of the following is an example of physical misconduct?

Hazing promotes team cohesion.