HOW TO REPORT YOUR CONCERNS
The U.S. All Star Federation is committed to supporting a safe and positive environment for athletes' physical, emotional and social development in an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Through increased awareness, training and educational opportunities, we strive to remove barriers to reporting. All adult members must report child abuse immediately. This requirement begins when an adult learns of facts that give reason to suspect any child has suffered an incident of child abuse or that the adult is informed of an allegation of child abuse.
FOR ISSUES CONCERNING:
- Sexual Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Neglect
STEP 1
Contact law enforcement or local child welfare agencies designated to receive and investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect: State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers.
STEP 2
Complete the USASF/USA Cheer Online Reporting Form.
After contacting law enforcement, please have the following information available for your report to USASF:
- the entity to which you reported;
- the name, phone number and/or email address of the person you spoke with or to whom the case has been assigned;
- any case number or reference number you were given;
- the date you made the report; and
- if you were provided any documentation from the report, please have that available to upload.
QUESTIONS?
Call 720.282.1744, Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm ET.
CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY IF A MINOR IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER OR ABUSE IS OCCURRING.
FOR ISSUES CONCERNING:
- Sexual misconduct
- Physical misconduct
- Emotional misconduct
- Bullying, harassment or hazing
- Stalking
- Misconduct related to reporting
- Criminal charges or dispositions involving child abuse or sexual misconduct
- Violation of Abuse Prevention Policies (APP)
- Other inappropriate conduct as defined in The Code of Conduct & Compliance
Complete the Online Reporting Form.
QUESTIONS? Not sure if you should make a report? Want to speak to someone?
Call 720.282.1744, Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm ET.
FOR ISSUES CONCERNING:
- USASF age grid violations CHEER AGE GRID | DANCE AGE GRID
- USASF roster violations or misrepresentation
- Other compliance policy issues outlined in The Code of Conduct & Compliance (pages 55-60)
How to Report:
- Non-Compliance Incident Reporting Form
- Questions? Email: compliance@usasf.net
- Financial Disputes
- Employment Concerns
- Facility Cleanliness
- Equipment Issues
- Scores
- Competitive Progression/team placement
- Business practices between the consumer and provider
For more information regarding Reporting, Response and Resolution Procedures, please refer the USASF Code of Conduct & Compliance(Appendices starting on page 38.)
Athlete safety depends on a partnership between all of us working together. By providing guidance on when and how to report suspected misconduct, the U. S. All Star Federation seeks to remove barriers to disclosing misconduct and abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s the USASF’s policy to not speak to specific matters in order to protect the integrity of the Reporting, Response and Resolution Process and the confidentiality of the individuals involved. If the USASF enacts a temporary measure or sanction that impacts a respondent’s eligibility to participate in the sport, the respondent and club owner will be notified. Claimants are kept abreast of significant developments as applicable and in a manner that does not undermine the integrity of the Reporting, Response and Resolution Process.
Publicly disclosing specific investigative findings may violate state privacy laws and interfere with any pending criminal matters. The final decision is always shared with the applicable parties involved. Any USASF Investigation may be re-opened should USASF receive additional information related to the allegation.
When a report is made to the USASF, it undergoes a preliminary review to first determine jurisdiction and if the allegations as reported to USASF violate the Code of Conduct & Compliance. All allegations are reviewed by an independent advisor to ensure prompt, fair and impartial handling of any allegation and to provide an independent assessment on any accusation. If USASF determines it has jurisdiction and the allegations, as reported, violate the Code of Conduct & Compliance, USASF will move forward with the Reporting, Response and Resolution Process.
USASF follows all state and federal regulations related to mandated reporting of child abuse.
While there is no statute of limitations under the Code of Conduct & Compliance, USASF's ability to investigate any wrongdoing is limited by the available information it can collect.
Our member clubs and event producers must enforce any temporary measure(s) or sanctions issued by the USASF.
The USASF uses the “preponderance of evidence” also know as the “more likely than not” standard to determine responsibility in all investigations.
No. The USASF must assess the nature and scope of the allegations reported in the context of jurisdiction.
Steps for reporting and the ability to make a report can be found throughout this page.
Yes. Reports may be made anonymously to USASF. Anonymity means the USASF will not know the personally identifying information of the Reporter. Anonymity does not mean that the underlying information in a report will be protected. An anonymous report may limit the USASF’s ability to investigate and respond to a report because it may not be possible to confirm the reported information.
In 2018, Congress passed The Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017, which mandates that the USOPC eliminate abuse and recognizes the Center’s jurisdiction and authority to fulfill this mission. The Center’s authority derives from the bylaws of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the individual National Governing Bodies (NGBs) who have been recognized by the USOPC. The USASF does not qualify for official recognition of a USOPC related NGB and is not covered by the Center.
