Recognizing Rule Breaking

Myth: Rule Breakers Are Sexual Abusers

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Culture of Accountability

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The Rules

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No Inappropriate Touch

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No Alone Time

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Scenario: No Alone Time

A coach needs to speak with one swimmer about a private concern. Where could they have the conversation while keeping it observable and interruptible by another adult?

Suggested Response

Choose a place where others can see the conversation and interrupt if needed. Avoid a secluded one-on-one setting.

No Favoritism

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No Outside Contact

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Scenario: No Outside Contact

A swimmer sends a coach a direct message through a personal social media account about an upcoming practice. How should the coach handle the message while following the program’s communication rules?

Suggested Response

Move the conversation to the program’s approved communication channel and follow its rules for communicating with minors. Do not continue a private conversation through a personal account.

No Inappropriate Language

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Key Takeaways:

Inappropriate touch includes unwanted, unwelcome, or sexual touch.
Alone time is private one-on-one time between an adult and a minor that others cannot observe or interrupt.
Favoritism means focusing special attention on one child or a group of children.
Follow your program’s rules for contact with youth outside its activities.
Inappropriate language includes sexual language, cursing, or adult topics discussed with youth.

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