SafeSport to Alert Schools About Coaches Banned for Abuse

• SafeSport will expand efforts to prevent banned coaches from working with kids.
• The initiative follows reporting by ProPublica and The Washington Post on gaps in the child protection system.
• SafeSport will alert schools and clubs if sanctioned coaches continue to work with children.
• The move aims to protect children from coaches banned over allegations of abuse.
• The U.S. Center for SafeSport is taking these steps due to previous reporting on the issue.