USAU partners with National Center for Safety Initiatives to protect youth members
Posted: February 14, 2011 11:06 AM
Boulder, Colo. (February 10, 2011)—USA Ultimate announced today a partnership with the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NSCI) that will enhance the level of safety and protection the National Governing Body provides to its youth members. The NCSI, which provides screening services for a large number of Olympic sport organizations, will be utilized by USA Ultimate in its coaching certification process and selection of chaperones for team activities.
The NCSI’s mission is to serve as a leading resource in an overall effort to eradicate harm to organizations and communities across the globe through increased awareness, the creation of national standards and the integration of fully-managed background screening programs. The programs and services offered by the NCSI directly reduce the incidence of harm to children and protect youth serving organizations like USA Ultimate and its members from child predators while working towards the eradication of child abuse and molestation in sport.
Formed in partnership with the National Council of Youth Sports with the goal of significantly increasing the level of safety for youth, the NCSI’s background screening programs are currently recognized as the industry standard of care in the youth-serving industry.
“We are excited to partner with such a strong and well-respected organization,” commented Meredith Tosta, USA Ultimate’s Director of Coach and Youth Development. “This added level of checks and balances will provide an extra layer of security and help ensure a safe environment for our youth members. As more kids are becoming a part of USA Ultimate and playing the sport at a record pace, it’s incumbent upon us to provide them with an appropriate level of protection and security when participating in our programs, and the NCSI will help us accomplish these goals.”
A streamlined and confidential process allows the NCSI to conduct the necessary background checks directly with the coaches and chaperones seeking certification or involvement with USA Ultimate. Once the process is complete, the NCSI simply provides USA Ultimate with a “Red Light” or “Green Light” status once the screening is complete.
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