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SafeSport Resources for Leagues
In 2018, the “Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and SafeSport Authorization Act of 2017” became Federal law. The mission of the US Center for Safesport is to make the…
Little League Abuse Awareness Training FAQs
All volunteers completing a background check must also complete Abuse Awareness Training annually. Little League® has developed its own training, which will be the course required for volunteers to complete.…
May a local Little League program, chartered for the current season, organize, and host a meeting whereby league officials and coaches are required to attend for the purpose of completing abuse awareness training? What is suggested for those volunteers required to attend abuse awareness training, but unable to attend the meeting?
As most leagues and/or districts offer annual trainings for First Aid/CPR/AED and Baseball/Softball skills/fundamentals as part of their ASAP program for their league volunteers, it would be acceptable for each…
When do Background Checks reset for the year?
Background checks and Abuse Awareness Training reset for local leagues annually on October 1. For additional information, please visit: Background Checks Abuse Awareness Training Course Little League Training
League Officials
For League Officials JDP Background Check Requirement and Abuse Awareness Training Starting in 2025, background checks for all volunteers are required to be conducted through J.D. Palantine (JDP) with other…
What You Need to Know About the Little League® Volunteer Application Process
Simply put, anyone approved by a local league or district, and meeting Little League’s regulations, can become a Little League volunteer. Volunteers have been the lifeblood of Little League since…
District Admins
For District Admins JDP Background Check Requirement and Abuse Awareness Training Starting in 2025, background checks for all volunteers are required to be conducted through J.D. Palantine (JDP) with other…
Who is required to take the Abuse Awareness Course?
The Little League Abuse Awareness Course (LittleLeague.org/AbuseAwareness) is required to be completed by every volunteer on an annual basis. This course is available as part of the training and education…
Tournament Prep: A Health and Safety Readiness Checklist
Each summer, Little League® facilities welcome players, coaches, local league officials, and plenty of fans to their game sites for the Little League International Tournament. To provide an added level…
Important Updates to the Little League® Child Protection Program for the 2025 Season
The safety and well-being of all participants remains the utmost priority for everyone at Little League® International and as local leagues and families gear up for the 2025 season, we…