Our Commitment to Safety & Independent Reporting

PeacePlayers is committed to providing safe environments for all participants. To support this

commitment, PeacePlayers has partnered with EchoFlag as an independent third-party reporting pathway for concerns involving abuse, misconduct, or violations of organizational safety policy, while also serving as a trusted partner in athlete safety, incident response, resolution, and organizational risk mitigation across PeacePlayers’ programs. Anyone may submit a report, including participants, parents or guardians, coaches, staff, volunteers, officials, or community members. Reports can be submitted 24 hours a day.

What Should Be Reported

Anyone, including participants, parents or guardians, coaches, staff, volunteers, officials, or community members who learn of information or reasonably suspects a violation of PeacePlayers’ abuse, prohibited conduct, misconduct, prevention policies or other PeacePlayers’ safety policies, must report the concern to EchoFlag. You do not need proof or certainty to make a report. If something felt inappropriate or unsafe, we want to know.

Examples of concerns to report include, yet are not limited to:

• Sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, or sexual misconduct
• Emotional abuse, bullying, harassment, intimidation, or retaliation
• Physical abuse or physical misconduct
• Hazing or coercive team culture
• Violence or threats of violence
• Discrimination or language-related incidents
• Boundary-crossing or unprofessional behavior toward a minor
• One-on-one interactions between an adult and a minor that violate safety expectations
• Private or inappropriate text messaging or direct messaging to a minor
• Locker room, changing area, hotel, or travel rule violations
• Unauthorized transportation or travel with a minor participant
• Lack of required supervision or visibility
• Failure to follow athlete safety, supervision, or prevention rules
• Any violation of PeacePlayers policies or codes of conduct
• Something Felt Inappropriate or Unsafe

If you are unsure whether something qualifies, submit a report anyway.

How to Submit a Report

Reports are submitted through the EchoFlag reporting portal (linked below).

You may share as much information as you are comfortable providing. Anonymous reporting is

permitted; however, providing contact information can help with follow-up and resolution.

Priority Note: Submitting through EchoFlag enables timely coordination with PeacePlayers so

that appropriate safety measures, communication, and support can be implemented as needed.

Please note: Sexual misconduct must also be reported to EchoFlag regardless of the age of the parties involved. If sexual misconduct involves a minor, it must be reported as child abuse as described in the next section below. For any suspected Child Abuse, please follow the

instructions below.

What Happens Next

EchoFlag will receive and review all submissions and will independently manage intake, triage,

and appropriate next steps. Matters will be handled with professionalism, care, and appropriate

confidentiality, with the goal of promoting safety, accountability, and support for those involved.

Emergency Situations

If there is an immediate threat to the safety of any person, please contact local emergency

services without delay.

Reporting Child Abuse or Suspected Abuse

All adult participants, volunteers, and staff of PeacePlayers are Mandatory Reporters of any

known or reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect. Abuse does not need to be confirmed.

Reporters should never attempt to conduct their own investigation. Reasonable suspicion of Child Abuse or Neglect must be reported within 24 hours of awareness.

To Report Known or Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect, Complete All Steps Below

1. Contact local law enforcement. (Within 24 Hours)
2. Contact the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Abuse Hotline within 24 Hours
3. Submit a report to EchoFlag.

Priority Note: Reporting to law enforcement and DCF does not automatically notify

PeacePlayers. Submitting a report through EchoFlag ensures PeacePlayers is alerted promptly

and can coordinate any necessary immediate safety measures and participant support.