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Safe Sport: For Parents

We all have a role to play to ensure our members — especially our young ones — are safe.

We all have a part to play in keeping our youngest athletes safe. Schools and extracurricular activities have taken steps to protect minors from abuse. Safe Sport is another piece in the puzzle towards ensuring a safe environment in sport for all athletes. And as parents, you must be active partners in ensuring all young people have the opportunity to thrive in supportive and safe environments.

US Equestrian Resources

SafeSport Training: Step-by-Step Instructions SafeSport FAQs Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) MAAPP (Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies) - Spanish Translation 5 Things Parents Need to Know Mental Health Resources Report Misconduct or Abuse Sample Consent Language for MAAPP Sample Consent Language for MAAPP - Spanish Translation

The U.S. Center for SafeSport Resources

Parent and Guardian's Handbook Talking with Kids About Abuse The U.S. Center for SafeSport Course for Parents Call the 24-Hour Helpline

Additional Resources

Tom O'Mara in a suit, facing the camera & speaking
A Message from USEF President
First slide from presentation on 'Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies'
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies
'Misconceptions' heading over trainer with a mounted rider, outdoors
Cartoon document stack & 2 people sitting at a desk shaking hands
How Does the Investigatory Process Work