USAG SafeSport

Which of the following are situations in which sexual abuse should be reported to law enforcement?

A minor discloses they have been sexually abused, a minor discloses they have been sexually abused over a year ago, or a minor was asked to text an adult a sexually explicit photo of themselves.

Which of the following statements about consent is true?

A person who is incapacitated cannot give consent, and consent may be compromised if one person is in a position of authority over another

Why do victims often fail to report sexual abuse?

Affection for their offender, fear of being labeled promiscuous, fear of being labeled a homosexual if offender was the same sex, and embarrassment

Which of the following is good advice to follow when a child comes to you with a report of sexual abuse?

Avoid looking shocked by what the child tells you.

Which of the following is an example of physical misconduct?

Denying an athlete a water break as punishment and sending an injured athlete back onto the field to play.

Before reporting a concern about sexual abuse to law enforcement, you should be absolutely certain that the allegation is true.

False

Child sex offenders focus their grooming on the targeted child only.

False

Criminal sexual abuse cannot happen between two minors (under age 18).

False

Hazing promotes team cohesion.

False

If a minor reports to you that one of their friends has told them in confidence that they were sexually abused, you cannot make a report to law enforcement because this information is second-hand.

False

Only mandatory reporters (as defined by local, state or federal laws) need to know the guidelines for reporting child sexual abuse.

False

Studies show that young children often falsely report abuse, probably due to over-active imaginations.

False

Why are coaches, volunteers, staff and officials in a good position to help prevent child sexual abuse in their sport organizations?

They can closely observe athlete behavior

After a night of drinking at a party, an athlete engages in non-consensual sexual activity with a friend. Although both parties were impaired by alcohol, this is still a case of sexual misconduct.

True