Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, CEO of the Center and an Olympic gold medalist, stated that increasing the accessibility of this information is vital for maintaining safe environments. By publicizing both new additions to the database and final arbitration results, the organization intends to ensure that stakeholders can verify the standing of those involved in athletic programs. The database serves as a critical safety tool, intended to complement standard background and criminal record checks.
SafeSport Launches Weekly Public Updates on Athlete Safety Bans
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is shifting to a weekly disclosure model for its Centralized Disciplinary Database, aiming to boost transparency regarding individuals barred from the Olympic and Paralympic Movement. The move provides parents and program administrators with real-time access to sanctions levied against coaches and staff members.
While the Center provides these updates, it maintains strict confidentiality regarding the identities of claimants to protect the integrity of its investigative process. The database tracks various violations, ranging from criminal dispositions to sexual misconduct and harassment. These measures are part of a broader mandate established by the 2017 Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, which tasked the independent body with creating consistent safety policies across U.S. Olympic and Paralympic sports.
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