The SafeSport Center was created in March of 2017 with the goal of protecting amateur athletes from abuse, particularly sexual abuse. The Center was established by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) in response to the Larry Nassar scandal, which exposed the systemic failure of the USOPC to protect its athletes from sexual abuse.
Six years later, the Center is still struggling to fulfill its mission. Despite its best efforts, the Center has been criticized for not doing enough to protect athletes from abuse. The Center has been accused of not taking enough action against those accused of abuse, not responding quickly enough to reports of abuse, and not providing enough support for victims.
The Center has also been criticized for its lack of transparency. The Center has been accused of not providing enough information to the public about how it is handling cases of abuse. This has led to a lack of trust in the Center and a feeling that it is not doing enough to protect athletes.
In addition, the Center has faced criticism for its lack of resources. The Center is underfunded and understaffed, which has made it difficult for the Center to investigate allegations of abuse and provide support to victims.
Despite these challenges, the Center has made some progress in recent years. The Center has implemented new policies and procedures to better protect athletes from abuse and has increased its staff and resources. The Center has also worked to increase transparency by providing more information to the public about how it is handling cases of abuse.
The SafeSport Center continues to struggle six years after its creation, but it is making progress in its mission to protect amateur athletes from abuse. While there is still much work to be done, the Center is committed to protecting athletes and providing support for victims.