SafeSport Expands Abuse Prevention Resources for Parents and Coaches Amid School Sports Season — U.S. Center for SafeSport

Event summary

SafeSport launched abuse prevention resources for parents and coaches on September 9, 2026, targeting the back-to-school sports season.
The Center offers free online courses, handbooks, and the SafeSport Ready™ App to educate parents and coaches on recognizing and preventing abuse.
SafeSport maintains a Centralized Disciplinary Database (CDD) listing banned or restricted individuals in U.S. Olympic and Paralympic sports.
The organization provides guidance on responding to abuse disclosures and bullying prevention for coaches.

The big picture

SafeSport's initiative comes amid growing awareness of abuse prevention in youth sports, following high-profile cases in the mid-2010s. The organization's role as the nation's only independent body dedicated to ending abuse in Olympic and Paralympic sports positions it as a key player in shaping safety standards. The launch of these resources underscores the strategic importance of proactive education in preventing abuse and misconduct.

What we're watching

Adoption Rates: How quickly parents and coaches will utilize the newly launched resources and whether this leads to a measurable reduction in abuse incidents.
Regulatory Impact: Whether the expanded educational efforts will influence future legislation or regulatory requirements for youth sports organizations.
Scalability: The pace at which SafeSport can expand its educational programs beyond the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement to other sports organizations.