AAU Youth Sports Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Investigation
Case Overview
Attorneys are investigating claims of child sexual abuse involving coaches, staff members, and officials associated with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and its affiliated sports teams. The allegations suggest that while the AAU publicly claimed child safety was paramount, it failed to adequately respond to reports of abuse involving its coaches and officials.
The claims focus on the AAU's alleged failures, including providing abuse prevention training that did not meet federal standards, directing abuse hotline calls to a general office line instead of a dedicated reporting option, and handling abuse reports internally without established written standards for suspending or banning coaches. Attorneys are investigating if these alleged failures put young athletes at risk and if those affected may be entitled to compensation.
Those who may qualify are individuals or their children who experienced sexual abuse while participating in an AAU or AAU-affiliated youth sports program, and who were under the age of 18 when the abuse occurred. To learn if you qualify, individuals are advised to fill out the form provided on the page.
Who May Qualify
You or your child experienced sexual abuse while participating in an AAU or AAU-affiliated youth sports program, and you or your child were under 18 when the abuse occurred, and the abuser was a coach, staff member, or official of the AAU or an AAU-affiliated sports team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is covered by this lawsuit investigation?
The investigation covers people who experienced sexual abuse as minors while participating in an AAU or an AAU-affiliated sports team. The alleged perpetrators include coaches, staff members, or officials connected to the AAU.
What specific issues are being investigated regarding the AAU?
Attorneys are looking into whether the AAU properly responded to abuse reports, if its abuse prevention training met federal standards, and how it handled internal reports without clear written guidelines for disciplinary action.
What should I do if I think I qualify?
If you or your child experienced sexual abuse through AAU youth sports, you should fill out the form on the page to determine your eligibility for the investigation.
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