SAFE SPORTS ACT
Signed into law in February 2018, new federal legislation has expanded the requirements around sexual abuse reporting and prevention policies for organizations that arrange or sponsor youth sports competitions.
The Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017, commonly referred to as The Safe Sport Act, was created in response to recent revelations of ongoing abuse within USA Gymnastics.
The new requirements affect organizations that arrange interstate or international amateur athletic competitions for minors, as well as the adults working with minor amateur athletes on behalf of those organizations.