SAFESPORT REFRESHER 1 RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING MISCONDUCT (DEFINITIONS, EXAMPLES, REFERENCES)

SAFESPORT REFRESHER 1: RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING MISCONDUCT (DEFINITIONS, EXAMPLES, REFERENCES) Definitions of child abuse vary by state - Sexually abusive acts may include sexual penetration, sexual touching or non -contact sexual acts such as verbal acts, sexually suggestive written or electronic communications, exposure or voyeurism. Age of consen t - Age of consent laws vary from state -to-state. The U.S. Center for SafeSport considers anyone under the age of 18 to be a minor. SafeSport Code prohibits any sexual conduct between a minor and anyone who is more than three -years older or where an imbala nce of power exists (such as between a coach and an athlete). Child sexual abuse: Adult offender - Each state defines sexual abuse against children within its own criminal code. It is generally divided based on the type of contact and the age of the child . SafeSport Code prohibits violating any of these state or federal laws. Child sexual abuse: Offender and victim under age of 18 - Sexual conduct between peers is defined by each state. In some cases, a teen engaging in sexual activity with a slightly you nger teen, even in a dating relationship, may be committing a criminal offense. Sexual conduct between young children and older children is very often criminal behavior particularly if there is a significant age difference. Bullying - Repeated and/or seve re aggressive behavior directed at minors that is Intended or likely to hurt, control or diminish another person emotionally, physically or sexually Examples: Ridiculing, taunting, name -calling or intimidating someone Excluding or ignoring a member of the team Cyberbullying: Using social or electronic media to harass, frighten, intimidate, or humiliate someone Harassment - Definition: Repeated and/or severe conduct that causes fear, humiliation or annoyance; offends or degrades; creates a hostile environm ent; or reflects discriminatory bias Attempts to establish dominance, superiority or power over another Often occurs over issues of: Race/ethnicity/culture Religion Gender identity