In February 2018, the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and SafeSport Authorization Act of 2017 was signed into law. Among the provisions in the law was Congressional authorization for the U.S. Center for SafeSport to ensure athletes could report allegations of abuse to an independent entity for investigation and resolution. The Center works with National Governing Bodies (NGBs), including US Equestrian and other Olympic disciplines, to enforce the SafeSport Code as well as the federal SafeSport Act, both of which are aimed at protecting athletes from abuse. The Center ensures all NGBs follow the strictest standards for child abuse prevention and detection.

USDF supports a dressage community where participants can learn, compete, and work in an atmosphere that is free of all forms of emotional, physical, and sexual misconduct. In the spirit of protecting all participants in the sport, particularly youth, USDF supports the US Center for SafeSport Code and the USEF Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention and SafeSport policies. USDF encourages all those involved in dressage to become educated about SafeSport best practices.

SafeSport Webinar

Please join us on Monday, July 15th at 4 pm ET to learn how organizations can manage the risks of abuse in today's environment. Experts Aaron Lundberg, President & CEO of Praesidium Inc., and attorney Steven Smith, Managing Partner of BCLP's Colorado Springs, CO will discuss the risks that youth-serving associations should be aware of, the impact of organizations that fail to act, and how to implement proactive strategies within your own association. It is vital that associations serving youth participants recognize these risks, so we encourage you to attend the webinar to learn more about better protecting your youth, your association, and yourselves.

Register Here: https://usef.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cO3j9BQXTdutQaGkeEZxLA