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National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) is a youth safety advocacy group and leading background screening provider that serves youth sports and civic organizations and national governing bodies across the country. Read NCSI stories

How Technology Can Reshape The Way We Look at Safety in Youth Sports 

April 30, 2020

Trish Sylvia, co-founder of NCSI shares how using today's technology can simplify and enhance safety in youth sports 
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Babe Ruth League Nationally Recognized for Commitment to More Rigorous Background Checks 

August 07, 2020

Babe Ruth League won the STRIVE (Sports Teach Respect, Initiative, Values and Excellence) Organization of the Year award 

As States Return to Play, Don’t Forget These 4 Safety Essentials 

July 08, 2020

It’s essential that parents, coaches, and youth sports administrators are mindful of best safety practices to protect student-athletes. 

US Lacrosse Focuses on Athlete Safety with Partner, NCSI 

June 15, 2020

Keeping its athletes safe when not supervised by their parents or guardians is a top priority for US Lacrosse 

Keeping Youth Athletes Safe in a Virtual World During COVID-19 

May 07, 2020

SafeSport tapped its experts to develop recommendations for coaches, parents and young athletes. 

How Technology Can Reshape The Way We Look at Safety in Youth Sports 

April 30, 2020

Trish Sylvia, co-founder of NCSI shares how using today's technology can simplify and enhance safety in youth sports 

Four Safety Questions Youth Sports Parents Should Know The Answers To 

July 06, 2019

Most parents know to ask if a coach is background screened, but what other questions should you ask? 

How Can You Help Prevent Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports? 

June 26, 2019

Knowledge = Safety for Youth Sports Organizations, Coaches, and Parents 

June 01, 2019

Abuse Prevention Training has resulted in increased safety and participation for young athletes. 

The Safe Sport Act: How Does It Affect Me? 

July 17, 2018

Answers to the most common questions about the nation's new youth sports safety and abuse prevention requirements 

Sports Organizations Rethinking Safety Standards 

July 16, 2018

Continued wave of school shootings have club operators exploring ways to keep their facilities safe 

Background Checks Are a Buyer-Beware Proposition 

March 16, 2018

Discounted screenings often ignore local databases that can be costly to mine for information 

The Problem with Taylor Swift 

October 30, 2017

Understanding Background Checks: How You Can Help Keep Children Safe 

August 30, 2017

NFL's “Play Smart. Play Safe.” Aims To Improve Player Safety At All Levels 

October 04, 2016

Sports Organizations Reassessing Safety Expectations, Standards 

April 17, 2016

Gun violence has club owners and directors devising new ways to keep kids safe 

Football Player Safety Rises to the Forefront 

March 27, 2015

Player safety is becoming an increasingly vital aspect of youth sports.