Sources

1. U.S. Center for SafeSport – Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) overview (explains purpose, one‑on‑one limits, training requirements, and that MAAPP is mandatory across the Olympic and Paralympic Movement).maapp.uscenterforsafesport+4

2. U.S. Center for SafeSport – “Response and Resolution Process for Claimants” (explains formal and informal resolution, administrative closure, and when cases may be closed without a full investigation).uscenterforsafesport+1

3. U.S. Center for SafeSport – Athlete Culture & Climate Survey reports (documents widespread “anti‑inclusive behaviors” and experiences of exclusion among athletes, highlighting gaps in inclusion and protection).coachad+1

4. Parent and general information materials on SafeSport and MAAPP from NGBs and partner organizations (summarize SafeSport’s role in receiving reports, investigating abuse, and imposing sanctions).uscenterforsafesport+1

5. Scholarly article: Kerr, Macpherson, Stirling, et al. “‘Safe Sport Is Not for Everyone’: Equity‑Deserving Athletes’ Perspectives on Safe Sport” – documents how athletes from marginalized groups experience Safe Sport as less accessible and less protective because of discrimination and structural barriers.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih+1

6. Reporting on USA Swimming and abuse cases: Southern California News Group investigations summarized in SwimSwam and Play the Game, describing allegations that USA Swimming ignored or covered up abuse by coaches over many years, illustrating power and reputation protecting adults over athletes.swimswam+1