Articles from U.S. Center for SafeSport

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today released the results of the organization’s first-ever National Coaches Survey: Building Safer Sport Together. Recognizing the importance of coaches and instructors within sport ecosystems, the survey gathered coaches’ perspectives and experiences related to abuse and misconduct as well as coach satisfaction, burnout, and norms and behaviors.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced that Olympian Benita Fitzgerald Mosley has been named the organization’s Chief Executive Officer. She formally steps into the CEO role on February 1, 2026.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced the release of a public service announcement, Protect the Dream. The PSA highlights the need to safeguard every athlete in every sport. It is being distributed nationally in the lead up to the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Italy, recognizing the importance of standing united for athlete safety and well-being.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced the launch of the organization’s first-ever survey specifically geared toward coaches, assistant coaches, and instructors. The National Coaches Survey: Building Safer Sport Together seeks input on abuse and misconduct in sport as well as satisfaction, burnout, norms, and behaviors.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today highlighted the release of “Protecting the Beauty of the Game: Towards a Safeguarding Culture,” a book published by the Sports Law and Policy Centre that features expertise from around the world and covers athlete safety efforts across ten countries. The book includes a chapter on the athlete safety landscape in the United States by four members of the Center’s Executive Leadership Team, Hannah Hinton, Hilary Nemchik, Jessica Perrill, and Monica Rivera.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced that the SafeSport® Trained Core course will be made available for free to 500 people across the United States for International Safe Sport Day, which is recognized on August 8.

The Board of Directors of the U.S. Center for SafeSport announced today that it has begun the formal search for the organization's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The non-profit tasked with safeguarding the nation’s athletes has retained global organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry to lead the search. This strategic move underscores SafeSport's commitment to integrity, community trust, and future-focused leadership during a pivotal time for the Center.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today released its 2024 Annual Report, which provides an overview of activities, milestones, and data for the Center’s eighth year of operations.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today released a Summer Safety Checklist outlining important questions parents and guardians can ask to support children’s safety and reduce the risk of abuse. Released prior to the start of summer sports leagues, camps, and other programming, the list is designed to reveal the measures youth-serving organizations have in place to prevent and respond to sexual abuse and misconduct.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced the election of new board members, representing leaders in sports, health, and business. The Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is governed by a board of directors that advises the Center on core business functions, long-term sustainability, strategic planning, and regularly evaluates the Center’s performance through its outcomes and metrics. The board also approves the annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions, ensuring all legal and fiduciary requirements are met.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) announced that the 2025 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) are in effect as of January 1, 2025. The MAAPP is a landmark set of rules developed by the Center to protect young athletes from abuse and misconduct.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) has launched a mobile app, SafeSport Ready™, to support athlete safety. The app is designed to help parents and others with a stake in safety better understand abuse in sport and how to address it. SafeSport Ready is the newest tool and first mobile app developed by the Center.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced that it is seeking new athlete members to apply to join the Board of Directors and SafeSport Athlete Advisory Team (SAAT).

U.S. Center for SafeSport CEO, Ju’Riese Colón, and Board Chair, April Holmes, return to Paris for the Paralympics, continuing to raise awareness about athlete safety and to show support for those competing at the Summer Games. The SafeSport team will be observing the athlete experience in various settings with the goal of identifying potential risks and developing proactive measures and resources for future games.

U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) Chief Executive Officer Ju’Riese Colón, members of the leadership team as well as Board Chair and Paralympic Gold Medalist April Holmes are heading to Paris in support of the safety and well-being of U.S. Olympians and Paralympians.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today released the findings of its second ever Athlete Culture and Climate Survey. The purpose of the survey was to gain a better understanding of the experiences of athletes, particularly when it comes to emotional, physical, and sexual abuse in sport.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today released its Annual Report for 2023.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today released a Summer Safety Checklist outlining important questions parents and guardians can ask to support children’s safety and reduce the risk of abuse. Released prior to the start of summer sports leagues, camps, and other programming, the list is designed to reveal the measures youth-serving organizations have in place to prevent and respond to sexual abuse and misconduct.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced process changes aimed at increasing efficiency, information sharing, and trauma-sensitivity.

The volunteer board of directors includes athletes, professionals dedicated to ending abuse

Research will provide insight into abuse experienced by athletes and guide prevention efforts

Handbook released on National Stop Bullying Day, Bullying Prevention Month

New athlete safety education announced in time for back-to-school

Center CEO, Ju’Riese Colón, joins Aspen Institute’s Project Play Summit to share Emotional & Physical Abuse Toolkit

The Center highlights important questions prior to summer youth activities