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, must make a report of the suspected abuse to law enforcement and/or your state’s designated agency within 24 hours.

It is every USA Swimming members responsibilities to promptly report any incident regarding sexual misconduct by a member to USA Swimming. Reporting must occur when an individual has firsthand knowledge of misconduct or where specific and credible information has been received from a victim or knowledgeable third part. Various state laws may also require reporting to law enforcement or to a designated child protection agency.

No member shall retaliate against any individual who has made a good faith report. False reporting of sexual misconduct made in bad faith is prohibited, and neither civil nor criminal statutes of limitation apply to reports of cases of sexual abuse.

Reporting can be difficult, if you need any advice or help in making your report, please contact USA Swimming Safe Sport Staff.

**** Indiana is a mandatory reporting state; anyone who suspects a child has been neglected or abused must by state law make a report. Call the Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1800-800-5556. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. You can report abuse and neglect anonymously.

REPORTING AN ISSUE

U.S. Center for Safe Sport

For all issues dealing with:  

  • Sexual Misconduct
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Sexually Explicit/Inappropriate Communication through Social Media

Report your concern to the U.S. Center for Safe Sport using the following: 

USA Swimming

For all issues dealing with:

  • Criminal Charges
  • Use, Sale, Distribution of Illegal Drugs
  • Physical Abuse or Emotional Abuse  

Please report your concern to USA Swimming using the following:

Terre Haute Torpedoes

For all issues dealing with:

  • Peer to Peer Bullying
  • Adult to Athlete Bullying
  • Parent Issues
  • Violations of team rules and team code of conduct

Please make a report to our team's Safe Sport Coordinator at [email protected]. You can use the provided letter to assist you in beginning this process.

https://www.usaswimming.org/safe-sport/report-a-concern