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Abuse in youth sports can take several forms, but all involve a power imbalance, usually the power of the coach or a parent over the athlete.
The following information should help you identify the different forms abuse or neglect can take, though it is not a complete list of behaviors that are considered abuse and neglect:
Emotional Abuse
Name calling
Insulting
Shouting
Belittling
Threatening
Humiliating
Scapegoating
Ignoring
Rejecting
Bullying
Taunting
Shunning
Isolating
Physical Abuse
Slapping
Hitting
Shaking
Throwing equipment at or near a player
Kicking
Pulling hair or ears
Striking
Shoving
Grabbing
Hazing
Punishing "poor" play or rule violations through the use of excessive exercise or by denying fluids
Sexual Abuse
Requesting sexual acts
Indecent exposure
Fondling genitals
Penetration
Rape
Incest
Sodomy
Sexual exploitation (prostitution)
Exposure to or creation of pornographic materials
Neglect in sports
Improperly treating injuries and forcing injured athletes to play
Inadequate equipment
Lack of supervision during overnight trips
Allowing bullying or hazing by teammates
Key points to remember:
Different types of abuse often occur at the same time; for example, while physically or sexually abusing a child, an adult often emotionally abuses them as well
Both boys and girls can be victims of abuse and neglect, including sexual abuse, and both male and female coaches can be perpetrators.
There are no excuses for abusing or neglecting a child.
Abuse and neglect are NEVER the child's fault.
We urge you to discuss this information with your child in an age-appropriate way so that they are aware of what counts as inappropriate treatment.
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