In the latest TV PSA from the U.S. Center for SafeSport, Hearts of Gold, Andrea Gibson, Colorado Poet Laureate, pays tribute to the unsung heroes who help all athletes cross the finish line. These heroes include the parents who instill values of respect, the mentors who provide unwavering support and the coaches who ensure fair play. As we approach the Paris Games, the U.S. Center for SafeSport salutes not only the athletes’ sacrifices, resilience and passion, but also the Hearts of Gold of the parents, mentors, coaches and referees who foster a culture of safety and respect in sport.
This summer, the Paris Games will bring us together to celebrate our Nation’s athletes. From the practice fields in our towns to The Podium in Paris, the U.S. Center for SafeSport has continued to educate and empower athletes, parents, coaches and others to put an end to abuse in sport.
In the radio PSA, The Podium in Paris, the U.S. Center for SafeSport celebrates the journey of all athletes, not just the medals they win. For the Paris Games and beyond, the U.S. Center for SafeSport honors the sacrifices, resilience and unwavering passion of athletes all around the world.
Established in 2017, the U.S. Center for SafeSport is the independent and exclusive authority charged by Congress with responding to and preventing all forms of abuse and misconduct within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. The Center is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
The Center receives, investigates, and responds to reports of abuse and misconduct from individuals affiliated with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and its National Governing Bodies (NGBs). The Center ensures that the USOPC and NGBs properly apply policies and procedures to govern abuse prevention and maintains a database of individuals sanctioned from participation in their sport.
Throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Movement, the Center trains athletes, parents, coaches, volunteers, and organizations at all levels on best practices and principles for preventing abuse in sport settings. In doing so, the Center advances its mission of making athlete well-being the center of our nation’s sports culture through abuse prevention, education, and accountability.
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