DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport will explain to people involved in abuse investigations about the potential for the “long duration” of cases as part of reforms designed to improve communication about what some complain is a confusing, drawn-out process.
The center's interim CEO, April Holmes, sent a letter Wednesday to athletes, sports organizations and others involved in the SafeSport process outlining changes stemming from a series of community outreach efforts earlier this year.
Among the nine changes the center announced:
— “Better explain(ing) what happens when the Center declines a case.”
— Improving resources and adding language to help people better understand third-party reporting, anonymous reporting and due process.
— "Adding educational content on misusing th