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A Georgia judge, at IndyStar’s request, released more than 5,600 pages of court records Friday detailing how USA Gymnastics handled sexual abuse allegations against coaches over a 10-year period.
… sexual abuse complaint files on 54 coaches, revealed that some coaches weren’t banned from the sport until years after they were convicted of crimes against children. …
USA Gymnastics fought the release for nearly nine months, including in two appeals to the Georgia Supreme Court. …
The GymCastic audiocast has been updating this case week-by-week.
Where I live a criminal records check is required every 3 years.
Though it was possible to apply online, I went instead in person to the nearest “Police and Intervention Record Check” office with driver’s licence and passport in hand.
Application was short and simple. I paid my $30 and was told it would take 3 weeks for my report to be mailed.
All coaches and support staff should check what’s required where you live.
All clubs should require Police Checks from their staff that work with children.
Truly the police checking process should be ongoing. At first criminal infraction the employer should be notified. Immediately.
American Twisters Florida has an excellent Child Safety page listing their policies. Compare your club with Twisters.
related – IndyStar – OUT OF BALANCE
WSJ’s Rebecca Davis O’Brien explains how sexual abuse allegations against the former doctor for the U.S. Women’s national gymnastics team has escalated into a federal investigation. She and WSJ’s Tanya Rivero discuss lawsuits filed by numerous girls and women against the doctor. …
WSJ – FBI Interviews Top U.S. Gymnasts in Intensifying Sexual-Abuse Investigation (VIDEO)
News magazine program “60 Minutes” put the spotlight on IndyStar’s investigative reporting on sex abuse within USA Gymnastics.
Several former gymnasts came forward to tell their stories of alleged sex abuse committed by former team doctor Larry Nassar. If you missed the program, you can watch online here (in the USA). …
Click PLAY or watch USAG Board Chair Paul Parilla’s response on Twitter.
related – read FloGymnastics’ Editorial: Why Does Abuse Continue To Plague USA Gymnastics?
USAG should have done more sooner, that’s clear.
What will USA Gymnastics do next? That’s not at all clear.
Changes may be imposed on all Olympic sports in the USA — Senator seeks tougher law after USA Gymnastics’ handling of sex abuse cases
The accusations are damning and ongoing. For example, Mother of MSU Gymnast Speaks out on Larry Nassar & Confrontation with Coach (VIDEO)
Here’s USGA’s response from Feb 16, 2-17 – Statement from USA Gymnastics Board Chairman Paul Parilla and CEO Steve Penny
Paul Rugeri. 🙂
Gymnasts do particularly well in school. #discipline
Check the Laureus USA infographic.
Thanks Mike.
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Ages 13 to 14
Parents should brace themselves for what is often a wildly emotional passage. Young teens become sensitive to peers’ opinions and react strongly to them. Yet the social skills they need to figure out what their peers really think won’t be fully mature for years, making this a confusing and potentially miserable time.
At about this time, teens’ response to stress goes haywire, sparking more door-slamming and tears. …
Wall Street Journal – What Teens Need Most From Their Parents
Family support is a stress buffer. The routine of sport training can be an anchor. The Gym a refuge.
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