How does USA Lacrosse protect young athletes from potential abuse. What components are included in their background screening process. Why is background screening crucial for youth sports organizations. How effective has USA Lacrosse’s screening program been since its implementation.
The Importance of Background Screening in Youth Sports
In the United States, an estimated 4.8 million out of 60 million youth athletes may be victims of sexual abuse. This alarming statistic underscores the critical need for robust protective measures in youth sports organizations. USA Lacrosse has taken a proactive stance by implementing a comprehensive Athlete Protection & Safety program, with background screening serving as the first line of defense against potential abusers.
Over 90% of child sexual abuse cases involve perpetrators known to the victim. In sports settings, coaches often have prolonged and close contact with young athletes, making it crucial to thoroughly vet individuals in these positions of trust.
Why is background screening essential for youth sports organizations?
- It helps identify individuals with criminal histories
- It provides transparency for parents and guardians
- It creates a safer environment for young athletes
- It serves as a deterrent for potential offenders
USA Lacrosse’s Background Screening Process
USA Lacrosse has partnered with the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) to conduct thorough background checks on all coach members. This process involves several key components:
- Confidential collection of personal information
- Comprehensive database searches
- Verification of criminal records
- Checks against sex offender registries
The screening process is designed to identify “criterion offenses,” which include both misdemeanors and felonies. Any individual flagged with a criterion offense faces immediate suspension of membership and potential termination.
What databases are included in USA Lacrosse’s background checks?
- National criminal databases
- Criminal court records
- National and state criminal records
- Sex offender databases and registries
The Impact of USA Lacrosse’s Screening Program
Since implementing mandatory background screening for coach members in 2018, USA Lacrosse has completed over 73,000 screens. This includes two consecutive two-year periods where 30,000 adult coach and volunteer background screenings were completed in each block.
These numbers demonstrate the organization’s commitment to creating a safe environment for young athletes and the effectiveness of their screening program in identifying potential risks.
Components of Comprehensive Background Screening
USA Lacrosse’s background screening process is particularly thorough, encompassing a wide range of searches and checks. These include:
- Two national sex offender database searches
- Two national criminal history database searches
- Various watch list checks
- Fugitive and terrorist database searches
- County courthouse searches based on residential history
It’s important to note that the components of background screening may vary depending on the organization, state laws, and specific requirements of the position.
Are all background checks created equal?
No, the thoroughness of background checks can vary significantly. While USA Lacrosse sets a high standard, other organizations may have different requirements or limitations. For example, California passed legislation in 2022 requiring fingerprint-based background checks for employees and volunteers in youth-serving organizations. However, USA Lacrosse members in California are still required to complete the NCSI screening due to differences in the components searched.
Minimum Standards for Local Sports Organizations
For local sports groups looking to implement background screening, it’s crucial to understand the components included in the process. At a minimum, background checks should include:
- National sex offender registry searches
- Identity verification
- National criminal database searches
Additional screening options may include motor vehicle reports, social media background checks, and education and employment verification.
The Role of Parents in Ensuring Safe Sports Environments
Parents play a crucial role in maintaining safe sports environments for their children. They should be proactive in asking about background screening processes within their child’s sports club or organization.
What questions should parents ask about background screening?
- What type of background screening is conducted on coaches and volunteers?
- How often are these screenings performed?
- What specific components are included in the screening process?
- How does the organization handle individuals who fail the background check?
By asking these questions, parents can ensure that their children are participating in sports programs that prioritize safety and take appropriate measures to protect young athletes.
The Broader Impact of Background Screening in Youth Sports
The implementation of comprehensive background screening processes in youth sports organizations like USA Lacrosse has far-reaching implications beyond just identifying potential offenders. It creates a culture of safety and accountability that permeates throughout the entire sports community.
How does background screening contribute to a safer sports culture?
- It acts as a deterrent for individuals with malicious intentions
- It raises awareness about the importance of child protection in sports
- It encourages open communication between parents, coaches, and organizations
- It sets a standard for other youth-oriented programs and activities
By prioritizing background screening, sports organizations send a clear message that the safety and well-being of young athletes are paramount. This, in turn, can lead to increased trust and participation in youth sports programs.
Challenges and Considerations in Background Screening
While background screening is an essential tool in protecting young athletes, it’s important to recognize that it is not a perfect solution. There are several challenges and considerations that organizations must navigate when implementing these processes.
What are some limitations of background screening?
- It only identifies known offenders who have been caught and convicted
- It may not catch offenses committed in other countries
- There can be delays in updating criminal databases
- False positives or negatives can occur, requiring careful review processes
Organizations must be aware of these limitations and implement additional safeguarding measures to create a comprehensive protection strategy for young athletes.
The Future of Background Screening in Youth Sports
As technology advances and awareness of child protection issues grows, the landscape of background screening in youth sports is likely to evolve. Organizations like USA Lacrosse are at the forefront of these developments, continuously refining their processes to ensure the highest level of safety for young athletes.
What potential advancements might we see in background screening?
- Integration of artificial intelligence to improve screening accuracy
- Real-time monitoring of criminal databases for ongoing checks
- Enhanced international background check capabilities
- Improved data sharing between sports organizations and law enforcement agencies
As these advancements occur, it will be crucial for sports organizations to stay informed and adapt their screening processes accordingly to maintain the highest standards of athlete protection.
The Broader Context: Child Protection in Sports
While background screening is a crucial component of child protection in sports, it’s important to recognize that it’s just one part of a larger framework. Comprehensive athlete protection programs should encompass a range of strategies and policies.
What other elements should be included in athlete protection programs?
- Mandatory abuse prevention training for coaches and volunteers
- Clear codes of conduct and behavior expectations
- Transparent reporting mechanisms for concerns or incidents
- Regular safety audits of facilities and practices
- Age-appropriate education for young athletes about personal safety
By implementing a multi-faceted approach to athlete protection, sports organizations can create a more robust safety net for the young people in their care.
The Role of National Governing Bodies in Setting Standards
National governing bodies for sports, like USA Lacrosse, play a crucial role in setting standards for background screening and athlete protection. Their policies often serve as a benchmark for local organizations and can influence legislation and best practices across the country.
How do national governing bodies influence background screening practices?
- They establish minimum standards for member organizations
- They partner with reputable screening providers to ensure quality
- They advocate for improved legislation and policies at state and national levels
- They share best practices and resources with local organizations
The leadership of national governing bodies in this area is essential for creating a consistent and effective approach to athlete safety across all levels of sport.
The Economic Aspect of Background Screening
Implementing comprehensive background screening processes does come with financial implications for sports organizations. However, it’s important to view this as an investment in athlete safety rather than simply a cost.
How can organizations manage the costs of background screening?
- Budgeting for screening as part of overall program costs
- Exploring group rates or partnerships with screening providers
- Considering a small fee increase for participants to cover screening costs
- Seeking grants or sponsorships specifically for safety initiatives
While there may be upfront costs associated with implementing robust background screening processes, the long-term benefits in terms of athlete safety, program reputation, and potential liability reduction far outweigh these expenses.
The Psychological Impact of Background Screening
The implementation of background screening processes can have psychological effects on both the individuals being screened and the broader sports community. Understanding these impacts is crucial for effective communication and implementation of screening policies.
How does background screening affect the sports community psychologically?
- It can create a sense of safety and trust among parents and athletes
- It may cause initial discomfort or resistance among long-time volunteers
- It can lead to increased awareness of child protection issues
- It may deter individuals with malicious intentions from seeking positions
Organizations should be prepared to address these psychological aspects through clear communication, education, and support for all stakeholders involved in the screening process.
Legal Considerations in Background Screening
Implementing background screening processes involves navigating various legal considerations to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Sports organizations must be aware of these legal aspects to protect both the athletes and the organization itself.
What legal factors should organizations consider in background screening?
- Compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Adherence to state-specific background check laws
- Proper handling and storage of sensitive personal information
- Non-discriminatory application of screening policies
- Clear processes for disputing or appealing screening results
Organizations should consult with legal experts to ensure their background screening processes are compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.
The Role of Technology in Enhancing Background Screening
Advancements in technology are continually improving the efficiency and effectiveness of background screening processes. Sports organizations can leverage these technologies to enhance their athlete protection efforts.
How is technology improving background screening processes?
- Automated database searches for faster results
- Blockchain technology for secure storage of screening records
- Machine learning algorithms for more accurate risk assessment
- Mobile apps for easy submission and tracking of screening applications
- Integration with other safety systems for comprehensive protection
By staying informed about technological advancements in background screening, sports organizations can continually improve their processes and better protect the young athletes in their care.
Background Screening is Your First Line of Defense
Of the 60 million youth athletes throughout the United States, an estimated 4.8 million may be victims of sexual abuse. This is why the main priority for the Athlete Protection & Safety program at USA Lacrosse is implementing policies and procedures that promote safe environments for all participating athletes. Having best practices in place ensures USA Lacrosse is doing everything possible to help prevent youth athletes from experiencing any type of misconduct or abuse.
Unfortunately, misconduct and abuse can happen in any sport. USA Lacrosse utilizes a multi-level approach with preventative measures to help reduce the risk of abuse experienced by athletes. The first line of defense is mandatory background screening for all coach members.
Over 90% of all child sexual abuse involves a perpetrator that the child knows and trusts. In the case of sports, coaches have close and frequent contact with youth athletes that can often span over multiple seasons.
Coaching, specifically with youth athletes, is a privilege, and so implementing background screening is an important process to have in place for youth sports clubs, organizations, and leagues.
Transparency with parents should also be a key factor in the decision-making process when hiring coaches and those who are granted access to young athletes. Parents should ask about the use of appropriate background screening for individuals within their child’s sports club to ensure those athletes are being welcomed into a safe environment.
Background screening will identify what’s known as ‘criterion offenses’, which include any misdemeanor or felony charges. At USA Lacrosse, any background screening that identifies a criterion offense will result in immediate suspension of membership with potential for termination.
Background screening begins when an individual provides (confidentially) their name, social security number, and addresses where they have lived. From this information a comprehensive background screening is performed through searches within:
● National criminal databases
● Criminal court records
● National and state criminal records
● Sex offender databases/registries
These searches will verify if there are any previous arrests, warrants, criminal cases, or convictions (misdemeanors and felonies, including sex offenses) as well as acquitted, pending, or dismissed charges.
It is essential for any sport organization seeking to implement criminal background screening to inquire with a potential provider about the inclusion of all these searches. Another important point to confirm with a provider is that the criminal background screening meets the Federal Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulations.
There are many third-party providers that offer background screening services. USA Lacrosse has partnered with the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) – one of the nation’s leaders in background screening services – which was created in partnership with the National Council of Youth Sports.
Since initiating mandatory background screening for coach members in 2018, USA Lacrosse has completed over 73,000 screens. This includes achieving significant back-to-back milestones of 30,000 adult coach and volunteer background screenings completed within each of the previous two-year blocks.
There are many components that can be part of background screening.
For example, USA Lacrosse’s background screening requires searches of two national sex offender databases, two national criminal history databases, various watch lists, fugitive and terrorist database searches, and county courthouse searches based on addresses where an individual has lived.
Clubs, schools, or employers, however, may require different components, resulting in varying degrees of thoroughness. For example, California passed legislation in 2022 requiring employees and volunteers in youth serving organizations (like coaches in youth sports clubs/leagues) to submit a fingerprinting background screening. USA Lacrosse coach members in California are still required to complete background screening with NCSI due to differences in the components searched.
If a local sports group is looking to include background screening for those working within the organization, it is important to know what components are included. At a minimum, background screening for local organizations should include searches of national sex offender registries, identity verification, and national criminal databases.
Additional types of background screening can include motor vehicle reports, social media background checks, or education and employment checks.
National governing bodies for sports that use the USOPC level screening require that it be completed by all coaches, officials, and volunteers at major events within their sport. Regardless of how engaged individuals are at an event, there is still access to youth athletes. Parents and youth sports organization leaders should be aware of the importance of having background screening for adults that have regular interactions with youth athletes and deciding when someone should not be granted the opportunity to be at these events.
In addition to having background screening as a first line of defense, USA Lacrosse also follows best practices by having a comprehensive Athlete Protection & Safety Policy as well as standard operating procedures that provide definitions of key terms, requirements for members, and reporting processes for any allegations of misconduct.
These documents establish transparency with our membership about the Athlete Protection & Safety program.
Another critical component of our Athlete Protection Program is requiring all coach members to complete abuse prevention training through Abuse Prevention Systems. This online educational course covers important topics such as:
● Facts and Misconceptions of Abuse
● Abuser Characteristics
● The Grooming Process
● Methods to Reduce Risk
● Peer-to-Peer Training
● Impact on Children
● Protocol for Reporting Abuse
These courses inform coaches about the realities surrounding athlete abuse. Ultimately, proper abuse prevention training can help adult participants recognize early warning signs of athletes who may be experiencing abuse on or off the field and how to report those situations.
Finally, USA Lacrosse has recently utilized the template from SafeSport to establish its first Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) along with associated consent forms for situations like transportation and overnight travel.
The MAAPP was designed to limit one-on-one adult-minor interactions and is a valuable addition to our Athlete Protection & Safety program.
The ultimate goal of USA Lacrosse’s Athlete Protection & Safety Program is to help create a healthy, safe, and enjoyable environment for participants within the game. This is accomplished by taking proactive and preventative steps to keep athletics free of abuse through education, awareness, and policies. Implementing mandatory background screening is the first step in protecting our athletes. To learn more about USA Lacrosse’s Athlete Protection & Safety Program, please visit our homepage.
This article was originally published by NCYS (National Council of Youth Sports) as part of a safety education collaboration with USA Lacrosse.
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90,000 Few LGBT People – US Army Sacrifices Readiness for ‘Pro-Buddhism’ – InoTV
Instead of keeping US troops ready, its generals are pushing a ‘Pro-Buddhist’ agenda, according to Fox News.
Personnel decisions in the US Space Force are made with an eye not to professional skills, but to sexual orientation. In this regard, one of the presenters of the American TV channel proposes to restore order in the Pentagon and demolish all of its politicized top.
EMILIE COMPAGNO, Fox News Anchor: Our military is the most powerful in the world, but there has been growing concern lately that it is sacrificing combat readiness to comply with the principles of “pro-Buddhism”. And now US Space Force General Deanna Burt has spoken out about what she called the “anti-LGBT” laws, arguing that they backfired on military families – and now began to play a role in her personal personnel policy. Take a look.
DEANNA BURT, Colonel General, US Space Force: Since January of this year, more than 400 laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community have been pending at the state level. This figure continues to grow and indicates a trend that can pose a threat to both military personnel and their families, and to the combat readiness of the space forces in general.
When I consider potential candidates for positions, for example, squadron commanders, I try to select the right person for the corresponding position – and first of all, I take into account the quality of his work and experience in the profile. However, I also take into account their personal circumstances, and in addition, their family situation is an important factor for me. If a well-suited person in a state does not feel safe enough to be themselves and still perform at their best, or if their family members may be denied critical medical services due to state law, I am forced to consider another candidate who may be of lower skill level.
EMILIE COMPAGNO: So she “has to consider another candidate.” Kaylie, you have a brother serving in the army now – and we all have relatives who are either currently serving or have served in the past. And all the news that I see day after day shows that both our military and our federal agencies are sliding into this: they are focusing on pro-Buddhist minutiae instead of ensuring combat readiness and calling for the banners of the best of the best so that we are ready to meet opponents – well, they are now simply laughing that our officers are “forced” to think about such ridiculous things, and not focus on personal qualities.
KAYLEY McGEE WHITE, journalist: My brother is in the Navy and is very proud of it. But if you talk to the military, they all unanimously say that this is a common problem that is felt in every branch of the military. And the problem is that the leadership is primarily concerned with “social justice” decisions to the detriment of the very clear task of the troops to prevent wars through deterrence or, if that is not possible, to fight those wars and prevail in them. And I’m so glad we’re talking about this. Next week, we’ll be showing a series of stories on exactly that topic in the Washington Examiner titled “Restoring America.” In them, we will focus on the problem of the unpreparedness of the army and whether our troops will actually be ready to face the threats to our country as a result of these “pro-Buddhist” initiatives that our generals are promoting.
EMILY COMPAGNO: Cheryl. While this hurts me both spiritually and emotionally, it also revolts me as a taxpayer when I hear and see the number of emails that arrive every day to members of the military and federal agencies.
They say: “Attend such a course. Visit any course. And they have nothing to do with increased combat readiness, but only serve as an ostentatious virtue to put a tick. And this is their only way to rise, the only way not to break the rules, so that all opportunities open before them. And we pay for it.
CHERYL KOSANE Anchor Fox News: Space Force has a multi-billion dollar budget. We are talking about 30 billion for fiscal year 2024. They are asking for 3.9 billion more than the amount that was originally approved at the time of the creation of the space forces. Their mission is to carry out research and development work. What I have just seen has nothing to do with these principles. I want my 30 billion dollars spent on space forces back. Why are we spending money on this?
EMILIE COMPAGNO: I’m talking about a different topic, but it’s all in the same area. Fort Bragg is now called Fort Liberty because it is part of a “pro-Buddhist” name change.
It cost us, for a second, one billion dollars. One billion dollars. Fox News: Outrageous! Does Russia do this? Does China do this? Are our opponents doing this? Of course not. It’s outrageous! The Republicans are on the winning side in this matter, but there are language difficulties. She talked about anti-LGBTQ laws. When you hear that, you say, “I don’t want anti-LGBTQ laws.” Wrong. These are laws against children undergoing gender reassignment surgery. These are laws against castration of children. Every Republican should say this over and over again. These laws are not against LGBTQ people, but against taking your children away from you.
CHRISTOPHER BEDFORD, anchor Fox News: Florida Gov. reassessment of their central identity. Let’s look at the army. The military general says that we will sacrifice the combat readiness of the army because the space force is not homosexual enough. This is absolute madness. We as a country are not being serious.
We must be focused on something else. If I were president, the first thing I would do would be to fire all the generals with three stars and above. Because if you have reached this level, you are politicized, you have been appointed. The top of the Pentagon is rotten, and any serious president who wants to clean up the Pentagon must start at the top of the Pentagon.
EMILY COMPAGNO : And we are a serious country. But those who make decisions behave absolutely frivolously. That’s where the leak is.
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Prohibited and restricted items as cabin baggage – KLM Russia
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Liquids
You can carry shampoo and other liquids in containers up to 100 ml each. Pack all liquids in 1 transparent, tight-fitting plastic bag with a maximum volume of 1 liter.
Larger quantities must be carried as checked baggage.
Authorized to transport:
- baby food for feeding the baby during the flight;
- medicines to be taken during the flight with a doctor’s prescription;
- special diet food for consumption during the flight;
- Goods purchased from a duty-free shop and packed in a special tamper-evident plastic bag.
Electronic devices and lithium batteries
You can carry 15 electronic devices with a lithium battery up to 100 Wh and 20 spare lithium batteries or rechargeable batteries up to 100 Wh. A permit is required to carry a lithium battery up to 160 Wh in carry-on baggage, in a device or as a spare. Batteries with a capacity of more than 160 Wh are not allowed. Damaged, defective or recalled devices and batteries are also prohibited.
Please pack each spare battery separately in the original packaging. Do you have original packaging? Cover the contact points with insulating tape and pack each battery in a separate plastic bag.
Please note that it is not allowed to charge spare batteries on board.
Please note that there are a number of devices that can be carried but not used on board: radio controlled toys, televisions, transmitters, VHF scanners or receivers, and any device with cellular network service enabled. These devices may interfere with our aircraft systems.
Electronic Cigarettes
Most routes allow you to carry an electronic cigarette and spare batteries as long as you carry them with you during the flight. Unfortunately, you cannot store an electronic cigarette in your carry-on baggage. Please note that each country may have different rules. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the legal restrictions of the countries you are traveling to.
The use of electronic cigarettes and the recharging of cigarettes or batteries during the flight is prohibited.
Smart bags in luggage
You can carry smart bags equipped with a lithium battery (button batteries excluded).
In this case, the battery must be removed. If it is impossible to remove the battery? Then the bag is forbidden to be carried in hand luggage, as well as as checked baggage.
Transportation of powders from and to the USA
Flying from or to the USA? You can carry no more than 350 ml of powders and powdered substances per piece in your cabin baggage. Larger quantities must be carried as checked baggage. If the powder packaging is not sealed or shows signs of packaging damage, the transportation of the powder is prohibited.
To reduce security check times, we recommend carrying all powders as checked baggage unless you need them during your flight.
These restrictions do not apply to boxes.
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Prohibited Items
The following items are not allowed as carry-on baggage:
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Self-balancing devices or personal mobility aids powered by a lithium battery are not permitted in carry-on baggage, even if the battery is disconnected a or withdrawn, including:
- Hoverboards
- Airboards
- Oxboards
- E-skates
- Waveboards
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A self-balancing device may be transported if required due to limited mobility.
Submit your permit request no later than 48 hours before your flight.
Carry-on baggage is prohibited from carrying guns, firearms or other devices that can be used to cause serious injury by discharging a cartridge, including
- firearms of all types, including pistols, revolvers, rifles and shotguns
- toy guns, model guns and simulated guns that can be mistaken for real
- firearm components (excluding telescopic projection equipment and viewfinders)
- air guns, air rifles , non-firearms and air pistols
- flares and starting pistols
- bows, crossbows and arrows
- harpoon guns and spearguns
- slingshots and catapults
Instruments intended for stunning or immobilizing are not allowed in carry-on baggage. This includes
- shocking devices, such as stun guns, stun guns, police batons, stun guns or ballistic energy systems
- devices for stunning and killing animals
Pointed and sharp objects that can be used to cause physical harm, including
- axes, axes, butcher’s knives and other tools for chopping and cutting are not allowed in cabin baggage
- knives or scissors with blades longer than 6 cm (other local regulations may apply) 901 16
- ice hatchets and ice axes
- razor blades
- stationery knives
- cross-country skates
- sabers, swords and sword-sticks
- knitting needles and hooks made of metal
Pointed and sharp tools that can be used as weapons, including:
- Crowbars
- Drills and drills
- Tools with a blade or shaft longer than 6 cm, such as screwdrivers and chisels
- Saws, including cordless portable power saws
- Blowtorches
- Fastener guns, construction staplers and nail guns
Do not carry blunt objects that can be used to strike or cause injury in cabin baggage.
Of which:
- Baseball and softball bats
- Batons and sticks, such as police batons;
- Cues for billiards, snooker and pool
- Rods
- Golf clubs, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks and cricket bats
- Kayak or canoe paddles
- Martial arts equipment, such as brass knuckles
- Skateboards and longboards
crew members. Including:
- Ammunition
- Caps, detonators and fuses
- Explosives, devices and materials, models or imitations of explosives
- Mines, grenades and other explosive ordnance
- Fireworks or rocket launchers of any kind (including firecrackers, Christmas crackers and crackers)
- Smoke canisters or cartridges
- Dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives
- Aerosol cans of paint, turpentine and paint thinner
- Alcoholic beverages with more than 70% alcohol by volume
- Gas and gas containers, eg butane, propane, acetylene
- Oxygen in large quantities
90 115 Flammable liquid fuels, e.g. gasoline, diesel, volatile fuels, alcohol, ethanol
Small lighters and safety matches may only be carried on the person (not in carry-on baggage).
Carry-on baggage is prohibited from carrying chemicals and toxic substances that may pose a risk to the health or property of passengers and crew members, including:0116
901 15 Spontaneously flammable or explosive substances
If you are flying to the Philippines, you are not allowed to bring jewelry or amulets made from shellfish and their empty shells.
If you are flying to Kenya, Tanzania or Rwanda, you are not allowed to carry plastic bags. Do you want to buy goods in the duty free shop? We recommend removing the plastic bag before boarding.
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