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THE USTA SAFE PLAY PROGRAM:

The United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA) Safe Play Program embodies the USTA’s commitment to promoting respect and safety for every individual participating in a USTA event or program through the use of screening, education and reporting tools. The USTA expects all individuals to adhere to its Safe Play Conduct, Policies & Guidelines, as well as all other USTA policies, procedures, and practices and applicable external laws and regulations.

The USTA works closely with the U.S. Center for SafeSport in developing its Safe Play Conduct, Policies and Guidelines. The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent nonprofit organization responsible for responding to and preventing emotional, physical, and sexual misconduct and abuse in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, which includes the USTA as the national governing body for the sport of tennis. The U.S. Center for SafeSport is also authorized by Congress to investigate and resolve all matters of sexual misconduct within the Olympic & Paralympic Movement. For more information about how matters involving sexual misconduct are handled by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, please visit HERE.

MAKING A REPORT

While the USTA recognizes how difficult it may be to report an allegation of misconduct, we strongly encourage individuals to include their contact information when making a report. Should you have a question on how to report, please contact safeplay@usta.com or visit www.usta.com/safeplay/report.

Maliciously or vindictively making a report of misconduct is prohibited and may violate state and federal criminal laws as well as civil defamation laws as well as any sanctions issued by the USTA. We take all reports about misconduct and maltreatment matters seriously and will look into each report and follow up when further action is appropriate.

Does this report relate to suspected or known child abuse, child neglect, or child sexual abuse?

  • If you have suspicions of child abuse, child neglect, or child sexual abuse, you MUST IMMEDIATELY report your suspicions to the appropriate authorities. To contact the authorities in your state, please visit HERE.
  • After reporting to the appropriate authorities, make your report to the U.S. Center for at www.uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern or by calling 833-5US-SAFE (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MT).
    • Reporting such conduct to the U.S. Center for SafeSport does not satisfy your obligation to report to law enforcement or other appropriate authorities consistent with section 226 of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. Sec. 20341).

Does this report relate to suspected or known sexual misconduct of an adult?

Does this report relate to suspected or known physical misconduct, emotional misconduct, hazing, bullying, harassment or Safe Play Policy violations?

  • The U.S. Center for SafeSport also accepts reports of physical misconduct and emotional misconduct (including but not limited to bullying, hazing, and harassment) within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. Reports can be made to the U.S. Center for SafeSport at www.uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern or by calling 833-5US-SAFE (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MT).
  • Reports of physical misconduct and emotional misconduct (including but not limited to bullying, hazing, and harassment) can also be reported directly to the USTA. You may use any of the following methods to submit a report to the USTA.
    • Via NAVEX EthicsPoint.
      • Select the “Make a Report” link at the top of this web page.

        • OR

      • Dial toll-free, within the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico and Canada: 855-791-1345.

      After you complete your report you will be assigned a unique code called a "report key." Write down your report key and password and keep them in a safe place. After 5-6 business days, use your report key and password to check your report for feedback or questions.

      EthicsPoint is NOT a 911 or Emergency Service: Do not use this site to report events presenting an immediate threat to life or property. Reports submitted through this service may not receive an immediate response. If you require emergency assistance, please contact your local authorities.

    • Emailing: safeplay@usta.com

NAVEX

The USTA has contracted with NAVEX, an independent service provider specializing in secure and anonymous reporting hotline services. The services provided by NAVEX enable you to report a suspected violation of the USTA Safe Play Conduct, Policies & Guidelines via the NAVEX phone service or web site with an option to report anonymously. NAVEX will forward your report to the persons in our organization responsible for handling the report, who will do so in a discreet and confidential manner.