Stop Sexual Abuse In Swimming
This page is intended to be a community resource for information on the current sexual abuse scandal that is tearing it's way through USA Swimming. We have gathered links to documents, blogs, articles, podcasts, videos, etc. that talk about this troubling topic. If you are aware of any documents that should be displayed, please send us at note using the contact form.
Documents
Individuals suspended from USA Swimming for Life
"Julia's Rule" - A proposal for USA Swimming Sexual Abuse Prevention policy written by David Berkoff.
Mike Saltzstein's Letter to USA Swimming
Need Legal Advice & Response - Emails within USA Swimming
Media Coverage
U.S. Swim Team Sex Abuse: Deena Deardurff Schmidt Speaks Out -3/19/10
ABC News Investigation: USA Swimming Coaches Molested, Secretly Taped Dozens of Teen Swimmers - 4/9/10
Sexual Misconduct in U.S. Swimming - 20/20 Expose - Part1 & Part 2 - 4/10/10
Ex-VP says swimming must avoid abuse- 4/30/10
OPEN LETTER: USA SWIMMING BOARD IMPLEMENTS MEASURES THAT SUPPORT 7-POINT PLAN - 5/1/10
2 swimming officials file complaint with USOC - 5/20/10
USA Swimming and the Art of the Defensive Reaction- 5/25/10
Big Name Tied to USA Swimming Sex Abuse Scandal - Everett Uchiyama, Former Director of National Team, Among 46 Banned from Organization - 36 for Sex-Related Offenses -5/26/10
The Swim Brief, Mike Saltzstein & Chris DeSantis discuss the sex abuse scandal that has rocked the swimming world. 5/28/10
USA Swimming persists in dodging issue of abuse of girls - 6/19/10
USA Swimming's Positive reference surfaces for former director suspended for life - 6/23/10
Time Is Up: Something smells in Colorado Springs. - 6/23/10
E-mails show USA Swimming kept sexual abuse complaints about San Jose coach confidential - 6/26/10
ATHLETE PROTECTION POLICIES, REPORTING PROCEDURE TOP AGENDA AT MEETING BETWEEN USA SWIMMING AND CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA - 6/29/10
USA Swimming met with the "Child Welfare League of America" today to create a plan - 6/30/10
Olympian David Berkoff discusses his detailed proposal for sex abuse policy change in swimming. - 7/7/10
USA Swimming Releases Best Practice Guidelines, Awaits House of Delegates Vote For More Direct Regulations - 7/27/10
A Rogues' Gallery of Swim Coaches: Four swim coaches convicted of sexual misconduct with teens.
Potent Quotes
“They’ve had 32 years and the same people have been failing for 32 years,” said Jonathan Little, an Indianapolis attorney who has filed one of the sexual abuse cases against USA Swimming. “And suddenly, they’re going to act now?” LINK
"It's not nearly as serious in USA Swimming as it might be in the rest of society. I don't want to be the one to sit here and say 36 is not too many, one is too many, but this is not just a problem that's isolated to one sport." LINK
“We are very satisfied with where we are in what’s a very thorough and deliberate process,” Wielgus said. “We took significant steps today and there are many more steps to be taken.” LINK
“Today we had the opportunity to take the abundance of thoughtful input that we’ve received from our membership, and, with the help of the experts at CWLA, discuss what actions and decisions will be the most effective in working to build the safest environment possible for our athletes,” said Chuck Wielgus, USA Swimming Executive Director. LINK
Links and Organizations.
ASCA - The American Swim Coaches Association
USA Swimming - the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, USA Swimming is a 300,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education.
Fina - is the international governing body of swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming and open water swimming.
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