Alright, USA Swimming.
Yes, you should apologize. Step up the protection of
our youth and ban these idiots who think they can
get their jollies out on the youth of America.
Do not become like the catholic church and try to sweep
this BS under the rug. Take charge and accept the problems
and DEAL WITH IT!
The school system where I teach requires anyone who works with students (including parent volunteers) to undergo a criminal history check through the state police department. I think this costs $15.00-$25.00 per year.
This rule was established due to 3 different lay coaches who were employed by the high school. These coaches were found abusing high school students. One of them ended up marrying his victim when she turned 18 and he got out of prison. One of the other two committed suicide before prosecution. The 3rd is still in prison. I'm not sure how the multiple victims are doing.
None of these were swim coaches! (boys soccer, girls basketball, and softball)
The criminal history check system seems to be working pretty well.
Lately there have been reports of students sexually abusing students. This is currently being investigated in our district by the police department. It appears to be a form of hazing involving seniors abusing the freshmen on a certain team. (again, not swimming)
The school system where I teach requires anyone who works with students (including parent volunteers) to undergo a criminal history check through the state police department. I think this costs $15.00-$25.00 per year.
This rule was established due to 3 different lay coaches who were employed by the high school. These coaches were found abusing high school students. One of them ended up marrying his victim when she turned 18 and he got out of prison. One of the other two committed suicide before prosecution. The 3rd is still in prison. I'm not sure how the multiple victims are doing.
None of these were swim coaches! (boys soccer, girls basketball, and softball)
The criminal history check system seems to be working pretty well.
Lately there have been reports of students sexually abusing students. This is currently being investigated in our district by the police department. It appears to be a form of hazing involving seniors abusing the freshmen on a certain team. (again, not swimming)
