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NHAHA Implementation 2013-2014. Why SafeSport?. What is Safe Sport?. Safe Sport Module. http://www.usahockey.com/SafeSport.aspx. Policies Prohibiting Abuse. Policies Reducing Risks for Potential Abuse. Sexual Abuse Policy. Physical Abuse Policy. Emotional Abuse Policy.
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NHAHA Implementation 2013-2014
Bullying, Threats & Harassment PolicyCoaches and other adults cannot ignore and must intervene
Hazing PolicyCoaches and other adults cannot ignore and must intervene
Locker Room PolicyLocker room supervision is one of the most critical elements to reducing risk of abuse or misconduct
Locker Room Supervision • USA Hockey is concerned with locker room activities between minor players; minor players and adult players; adults being alone with individual minor players in locker rooms; and with non-official or non-related adults having unsupervised access to minor participants at sanctioned team events.It is the policy of USA Hockey that all affiliates, districts, leagues, and local hockey programs have at least one responsible adult present directly monitoring the locker room during all team events to assure that only participants (coaches and players), approved team personnel and family members are permitted in the locker room and to supervise the conduct in the locker room. Any individual meetings with a minor participant and a coach in a locker room shall require a responsible adult be with the coach.Further, responsible adults must personally monitor the locker room environment at all times while participants are present and also make sure the locker room is appropriately secured during times when minor participants are on the ice.Teams, leagues and local hockey associations shall also comply with the USA Hockey Co-Ed locker room policy.
Co-Ed Locker Room • The issue of co-ed dressing arrangements in locker rooms continues to come up, and USA Hockey is frequently asked to provide some type of guideline about dealing with such situations. Teams, leagues, associations and USA Hockey need to recognize that there are gender equity issues to deal with when managing a coed locker room setting. Both female and male privacy rights must be given consideration and appropriate arrangements made.USA Hockey’s member organizations should consider the following: • Recognize that it is an issue that must be dealt with and that favoring one group over another can produce legal ramifications; • Recognize that the ideal situation of using two, separate dressing rooms is not possible in many ice rink/arena settings; • Recognize that it is an issue that will increase in visibility as girls’/women’s participation in USA Hockey continues to grow; and • Recognize that it is an issue for members who are participating as players, coaches and officials. • Our recommendations, made in conjunction with the Girls’/Women’s Section, the Coaching Education Program and the Officiating Program, are as follows:NOTE: Make certain that two properly screened adults are present in locker room settings to supervise. Arrange to provide supervisors who are of the same sex as the children they are to protect. Please follow Coaching Ethics guidelines. • Where possible, have the male and female players undress/dress in separate locker rooms; then convene in a single dressing room to hold the coach’s pregame meeting; • Once the game is finished, hold the coach’s post-game meeting; then have the male and female players proceed to their separate dressing rooms to undress and shower (separately), if available.
Co-Ed Locker Room • In those cases where separate facilities are not available, have one gender enter the locker room and change into their uniforms. That gender then leaves the locker room, while the other gender dresses. Both genders would then assemble in the locker room and hold the coach’s pre-game meeting. • Following the game and the coach’s post-game meeting, where separate facilities are not available, the second gender group enters the locker room and undresses, while the first group waits outside until they have undressed and left the room. Once the second group leaves, the first group enters the locker room and undresses. • NOTE: Taking turns is a means of ‘reasonable accommodation’, so neither gender group is favored, nor is “the ones who always have to wait” and it’s fair.Failing to establish some type of similar procedure, or failure to seriously consider the privacy issues will likely lead to complaints and/or lawsuits. By being proactive on this issue, everyone [coaches, players, officials, volunteers and parents] can enjoy the sport without the worry of legal actions or the invasion of privacy concerns arising.Lastly, reinforce to all players, coaches, officials, volunteers and parents that your organizations are going to take this issue seriously. It is not acceptable under USA Hockey’s Bylaws – Policies on Physical and Sexual Abuse – for members to be observing the opposite gender while they dress or undress. Members and volunteers who violate USA Hockey’s policies, or who violate the privacy rights of others, could be subject to appropriate discipline.
Education and Awareness Training • Awareness training available to all at no cost • Training produced by the United States Olympic Committee • A membership number is required, but those not registered with USA Hockey may do so at no cost by registering as a manager/volunteer • SafeSport Policy requires training for those that: • Have regular, routine or frequent access to or supervision over youth participants • Are responsible for enforcing child abuse and misconduct policies • Are in managerial or supervisory roles • Are employees or volunteers • At least one person from each program (Board of Director) must also complete training by 10/1 • All Coaches coaching all levels of hockey in NH must complete training by 10/1 including Learn-to-Skate/Learn-to-Play/House/Disabled/Juniors/Girls/Bantam through Intro-Mite • Affiliate is responsible for confirming and certifying compliance • SafeSport online training must be completed by all, must use USAH confirmation # to register. Once completed must submit completion of online training to Association Coordinator and submit updated list to NH SafeSport Coordinator. • To access the training click on the link http://training.safesport.org
Screening of Staff and Volunteers When we allow a coach to hold a position, we are putting our stamp on them that they are OK. • While screening only catches offenders that have a criminal record, a comprehensive screening program demonstrates the program’s priorities • Potential offenders will look for places where they will not be caught • 42% of red flags showed criminal activity in another state https://www.nhhockey.com • Screening is required for those that: • Have regular, routine or frequent access to or supervision over youth participants • Are responsible for enforcing child abuse and misconduct policies • Are in managerial or supervisory roles • Are employees or volunteers
Screening RequirementsMANDATORY • Affiliate manages the screening process within their Affiliate, and must submit such process each year to USA Hockey • Member programs (e.g., local programs) must comply in 2013-2014 • Screening must be completed prior to person serving in that role • Screens are valid for two (2) years • USA Hockey includes minimum criteria that must be searched, as well as additional criteria that could result in ineligibility • Screening company must perform a “national” screen • Must include identity verification process • Affiliates must report any volunteers that have been denied eligibility based on the person not consenting to be screened or failing a screen • Affiliate is responsible for confirming and certifying compliance • NHAHA already in compliance just make sure organization is in compliance • All Coaches and Volunteers must sign NHAHA SafeSport Code of Conduct
NEW HAMPSHIRE AMATUER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION • PARTICIPANT • SAFESPORT CODE OF CONDUCT • NAME: ___________________________________________ • To be read and signed by you as a member of • TEAM:____________________________________________ • Participating in USA Hockey for the SEASON:_____________ • 1. I will comply with USAH SafeSport policies. • 2. I will comply with the No Use of Cell Phones in Locker Room policy. • 3. I will complete all SafeSport training requirements by USA Hockey. • 4. I will complete screening and background check program as required. • 5. I will report any concerns as outlined in the NHAHA and USAH SafeSport policies. • Sign: ________________________________ Date:___________
Reporting Concerns of Abuse Reports to USA Hockey may be made by: • clicking on the “Report to USA Hockey” link on the USA Hockey SafeSport Program webpage • emailing to SafeSport@usahockey.org, or (3) calling 800-888-4656. Reports should also be made to NH SafeSport Coordinator Kim Burgess SafeSport@nhhockey.com
NH SAFESPORT • INCIDENT REPORT • Name of Participant: • Date of Birth: • Name of Parent/Guardian (if a minor): • Address: ______________________________________________ • City: _______________________________State: ______ • Contact phone number: • Local Program/Club Name: • Address: • Contact(s) & Phone #(s) • Date of Incident:___________ • Location: __________________ • Game, Practice, Other: • Age Category: • Team: • Coach and Phone #: • Description of Incident: • Report Filed By: • Phone #: • Date of report: • E-mail Address: • Send or e-mail report to NH SafeSport Coordinator – Kim Burgess @ SafeSport@nhhockey.com
What should be reported? • All cases involving suspicions or allegations of child physical or sexual abusemust be reported tothe appropriate law enforcement authorities • USA Hockey and its programs should not investigate or try to judge the credibility of an allegation of suspected child physical or sexual abuse as a condition of reporting to the authorities
Mandatory Reporters • Some people in our organizations may be mandatory reporters https://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/manda.pdf Reporting Abuse in NH: http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/dcyf/cps/contact.htm
Responding to Reports of Abuse SafeSport does not create a new disciplinary program or system Follow USA Hockey Bylaw 10 • Summary Suspensions • Hearings • Notifications When in doubt about the process, ask… “In all cases, the disciplinary procedures and actions of USA Hockey and its Affiliates and local programs shall be proportionate, reasonable and applied fairly and equally.”
Casey Jorgensen USA Hockey General Counsel 719-538-1143 cjorgensen@usahockey.org Joyce Kulpinski USA Hockey SafeSport and Legal Administrator 719-538-1145 joycek@usahockey.org
