SafeSport

The U.S. Center for SafeSport requires that certain USA Judo members and event participants must complete training to help protect athletes. These SafeSport training requirements are performed through your USA Judo member account. You can see the status of your SafeSport training on your member profile dashboard. To view a tutorial on how to access SafeSport training through your member profile, click HERE.

• Note: you must complete SafeSport Trained or Refresher 1, 2 or 3 to meet the training requirement. You are welcome to review the other SafeSport classes as well, but those will not satisfy the SafeSport requirement.

To obtain a certificate of completion of your training, reach out to SafeSport directly at https://uscenterforsafesport.org/about/contact-us/

• Certified Coaches
• Certified Referees
• Medical Staff
• Tournament Directors of events with athletes aged 18 or younger
• Athletes Aged 18 and Older
• Club Board Members
• Any Adult Staff or Volunteer at clubs
• Adult club members who are in a position of authority over or who have regular contact with a minor athlete
• Anyone planning to attend an event at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center
• USA Judo Staff

Note: athletes under the age of 18 do not need to complete SafeSport training, but can take the SafeSport® For Kids (Ages 5-12) or the SafeSport® For Youth Athletes (Ages 13-17) if desired. 

USA Judo requires the reporting of sexual, emotional or physical misconduct by any member to either the U.S. Center for SafeSport or to USA Judo. If you have reasonable suspicion of sexual misconduct or harassment, child abuse (including child sexual abuse) or intimate relationships involving an imbalance of power, make a report to both the U.S. Center for SafeSport and law enforcement and comply with any other applicable reporting requirements under state law.

To report a concern directly to the Center by phone, please call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233) or submit an online report. 

The U.S. Center for SafeSport has exclusive jurisdiction over allegations of sexual misconduct. The Center also may exercise discretionary jurisdiction over and accepts reports of emotional and physical misconduct (including but not limited to bullying, hazing, stalking and harassment), and MAAPP violations. Reports of emotional and physical misconduct and MAAPP violations may also be reported directly to USA Judo via online reporting form or email at aspen.shelton@usajudo.us. There is no cost or fee associated with submitting a report to USA Judo or the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

All reports of non-sexual misconduct (ie. bullying, hazing, verbal abuse) should be reported to the USA Judo by contacting Aspen Shelton, Athlete Safety and Compliance Coordinator, at Aspen.Shelton@usajudo.us or 719-866-3621 or by submitting the online misconduct report.

Allegations regarding the following MUST be reported directly to the U.S. Center for SafeSport:

1. Child Abuse

2. Sexual Misconduct, including without limitation child sexual abuse and any misconduct that is reasonably related to an underlying allegation of Sexual Misconduct

2. Criminal Charges or Dispositions involving Child Abuse or Sexual Misconduct

3. Misconduct Related to Reporting, where the underlying allegation involves Child Abuse or Sexual Misconduct

4. Misconduct Related to Aiding and Abetting, Abuse of Process, or Retaliation, when it relates to the processes of the USOPC, USA Judo, a club, or any other organization under the Center’s jurisdiction.

An Adult participant that learns of information or reasonably suspects that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse, including child sexual abuse must immediately:

    a. Make a report to law enforcement AND

    b. Make a report to the U.S. Center for SafeSport AND

    c. Comply with any other applicable reporting requirements under state law.

You can report directly or anonymously to the U.S. Center for SafeSport at https://uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern/ or by calling 833-587-7233.

Allegations regarding the following can be reported directly to the U.S. Center for SafeSport or USA Judo through this form:

1. Emotional and physical misconduct, including stalking, bullying, hazing, and harassment

2. Criminal Charges or Dispositions not involving Child Abuse or Sexual Misconduct

3. Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy or other similar Proactive Policy violations

USA Judo Reporting Form

Phone: 719-866-3621

Email: aspen.shelton@usajudo.us

The 24-hour RAINN hotline (800-656-4673) is a collaborative project between the U.S. Center for SafeSport and RAINN, specifically for athletes who have experienced sexual misconduct in sport. RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and runs the National Sexual Assault Hotline.

1 in 6 offers online support groups and a chat helpline for men who have been sexually abused.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-SAFE) is for those who have experienced domestic violence.

Love Is Respect (866-331-9474) is the national dating violence hotline for teens and young adults, and it is part of the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Childhelp (800-422-4453) runs the national child abuse hotline and can be used by minors or parents of minors who have experienced any type of abuse.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-TALK) provides support for people who are suicidal or in crisis, as well as for people trying to help someone who is suicidal.

S.A.F.E. Alternatives (1-800-DON-TCUT) helps people of all ages who deal with self-harming behaviors.

National Eating Disorders Association (800-931-2237) provides support to those struggling with various eating disorders, suggests treatments, and advises friends and family on how to help.  

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (800-622-HELP) provides support and referrals to those facing substance use and/or mental health disorders, as well as to those who support them.

The National Drug Helpline (844-289-0879) offers private, confidential help from trusted professionals for those struggling with dependency on alcohol, prescription, or illegal drugs.

The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center (800-273-TALK) provides both text and call hotline options for young people who are facing mental health issues or crises.

Your Life Your Voice (800-448-3000) is a hotline for pre-teens, teens, and young adults who are in crisis or feeling overwhelmed with any issue. They also offer text, chat, and e-mail options.

The Trevor Project (866-488-7386) offers crisis and suicide prevention support for LGBTQ+ youth.

Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860) is a trans-led organization that provides emergency, community, and emotional support for trans individuals. 

Veterans Crisis Line (800-273-8255) offers crisis help to all Veterans, Service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones.