Sources

U.S. Center for SafeSport – Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) overview: explains that MAAPP sets mandatory minimum standards for education, training, and abuse-prevention rules across Olympic and Paralympic organizations.  
U.S. Center for SafeSport – How MAAPP works: shows how the policy limits one-on-one interactions and sets behavior rules around minors.  
U.S. Center for SafeSport – MAAPP training resources: provides training for parents, coaches, athletes, and others on how to apply the policy.  
USA Swimming – Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy: covers one-on-one contact, electronic communication, travel, and locker room boundaries.  
USA Swimming – Safe Sport: explains USA Swimming’s effort to create a safe, healthy environment free from abuse.  
ESPN – “Sex abuse pervasive in USA Swimming”: describes long-running abuse allegations and the failures that allowed them to continue.  
ESPN – “Six women sue USA Swimming over sexual abuse by coaches”: reports allegations that leaders knew about abusive coaches but did not act.  
The New York Times – “Former Athletes File Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against U.S.A. Swimming”: covers lawsuits arguing the abuse was preventable and tied to institutional inaction.  
NPR – “USA Swimming To Settle Sex Abuse Lawsuit Filed By Former Olympian”: reports on a settlement and the broader accountability issues in the sport.  
Washington Post – “Six former athletes accuse USA Swimming of failing to act on sex abuse allegations”: details claims that warning signs were ignored.  
CNN – “Amanda Le accuses former Olympic swim coach…”: gives a more recent example of abuse allegations in swimming.  
RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline: explains support and reporting options for survivors.  
Women’s Sports Foundation – “What is Title IX?”: summarizes Title IX’s role in responding to sex discrimination in athletics.  
NCAA – “Title IX Frequently Asked Questions”: explains how Title IX complaints are handled in school and college settings.  
BBC Sport – Rebecca Adlington online abuse coverage: shows how elite swimmers can face harassment online.  
Swimming World Magazine – Christie Raleigh Crossley online bullying coverage: gives another example of online abuse directed at a swimmer after competition.