The AAU is committed to improving the development, safety and welfare of all athletes and participants.
Athlete Protection and Abuse Prevention
The safety and welfare of all athletes and participants is paramount to the AAU. The following items are included in the Athlete Protection and Abuse Prevention.
- Screening Adult Non-Athlete Members (Coaches, Event Organizers, Volunteers, Staff)
- Athlete Protection Prohibited Conduct
- Abuse Prevention Polices for Managing Training and Competition
- Reporting and Responding to Abuse and Misconduct Violations
- Appendix (Definitions, FAQs, Sample Guidelines)
Report a Concern
MANDATORY REPORTING:
Per the Protecting Youth Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Act of 2017, all adult members interacting with youth athletes are mandatory reporters. Any suspected child and sexual abuse must be reported within 24 hours to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Report to Law Enforcement:
Contact local law enforcement to report child or sexual abuse. Laws vary state to state. Click below for state by state reporting information.
State by State Reporting Numbers for child abuse and neglect
Additional Resources:
Child Welfare Information Gateway
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Report to AAU Compliance:
Athlete Protection and Abuse Prevention Reporting Form
For an AAU Codebook-Related report, please refer to:
AAU Complaint Form
Or report by Phone: 833-SAFE-AAU (833-723-3228)
Weekdays during business hours (ET)
Please refer to the Athlete Protection and Abuse Prevention. for additional information on reporting violations and judiciary remedies.
The AAU does not investigate suspicions or allegations of child physical or sexual abuse or attempt to evaluate the credibility or validity of such allegations as a condition for reporting to the approprate law enforcement authorities.
Education and Training
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)
- All registered non-athletes are encouraged to take the free AAU offered PCA educational course as part of gaining membership into the AAU.
- Double-Goal Coach training program will give all team administrators, club directors and coaches the tools they need to help youth athletes improve.
- Child Abuse Prevention Training is included in the PCA courses.
- PCA has teamed up with Kidpower, a nonprofit leader in abuse, bullying and violence prevention, to offer important resources for coaches, parents and youth sports leaders to help keep kids safe.
- Abuse Prevention Resources for Coaches, Volunteers, Parents and Athletes is available at www.PCADevZone.org.
Education and Training Resources and Courses
From PCA and Kidpower
Abuse Prevention Resources from Kidpower
PCA Coach, Parent, Athlete Resources
Take the free PCA Coaches Course
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