Abuse Prevention

We take all reports very seriously and are committed to creating a safe environment for our players, families, volunteers and staff.

Overview

NCFC Youth is committed to providing a safe environment for all players and preventing abusive conduct in any form. NCFC Youth has zero tolerance for abuse  in all ages, programs, and club activities. It is the responsibility of every coach, volunteer, parent, and player to participate in the collaborate effort to ensure our athletes are protected while enjoying the game they love. Providing that environment requires all of us to be educated on best practices and prevention strategies and act when the time comes to report suspicious behavior.

Prevention

NCFC Youth has implemented several policies to help protect the environment our athletes participate in. Our Athlete and Participant Safety Policies address several areas listed where coaches, families, and athletes can reduce the risk of inappropriate interactions, including:

One-on-One Interactions and Meetings
Social Media and Electronic Communications
Team Travel
Massages and Rubdowns
Locker Rooms, Rest Rooms, and Changing Areas
Reporting Requirements

Child Misconduct Report Form

If you wish to report an incident of child abuse or misconduct, please email AbusePrevention@NCFCYouth.com or fill out the form at the link below. Reports will be sent to our Abuse Prevention Committee. You may choose to remain anonymous.

Child Misconduct Form →

Education

All NCFC Youth Coaches and Team Managers are required to complete the SafeSport Trained Core Course, which covers Sexual Misconduct Awareness, Mandatory Reporting, and Physical and Emotional Misconduct. Each year, Coaches and Team Managers will complete SafeSport Refresher Courses to remain current with the latest information on preventing misconduct and creating a positive sport environment.

SafeSport also offers free courses and toolkits for parents and athletes and serve as an introduction to creating a welcoming environment in sports, identifying misconduct when it happens, and taking action to protect our athletes. Courses are age specific and can be found using the links below.

Free Parent Toolkits

Free Online Courses

Reporting

Given NCFC Youth’s zero tolerance for abuse, we encourage a culture of communication regarding matters that place an athlete or member at risk. Coaches, volunteers, parents, and players are expected to report any sexual misconduct, inappropriate or suspicious behaviors to us through our Abuse Report Form. All reports of inappropriate behaviors or suspicions of abuse will be reviewed by our Abuse Prevention Committee, who will determine next steps to comply with Federal Law and SafeSport Policies. All instances of suspected Child Abuse or Child Sexual Abuse are required to be reported to local law enforcement or Child Protective Services (CPS) within 24 hours.

If you are unsure as to whether you should report a situation, please report it! While most reports we receive are eventually referred to the correct soccer program to address, some reports are filed with Local Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services (CPS), SafeSport, or Soccer National Governing Bodies and require additional action to be taken at the NCFC Youth level.

To file a report, please use the Abuse Report Form or email information to AbusePrevention@NCFCYouth.com.