Make a simple trusted-adult map
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Make a Simple Trusted-Adult Map
Young people need more than one route to ask for help. A trusted-adult map makes the available options concrete without promising that every concern can stay secret.
When to use it
Use this when joining a program or when your athlete is unsure who to approach.
Put It into Practice
- Together, name several appropriate adults across home, school and sport; include the program's designated reporting contact and a route outside the immediate coaching relationship.
- Practice one opening sentence and how to reach each person; explain that adults may need to involve others to keep someone safe.
- Keep contact details somewhere private and accessible, and review the map after staff changes; an athlete can choose a different trusted person if one response is unhelpful.
What It Can Look Like
An athlete identifies a caregiver, school staff member and program safeguarding contact, then saves the approved contact route on a private information card.
Your notes stay on this page. They are not saved or sent. Print before leaving to keep a copy.
Take it with you: The map creates options for seeking help; it does not make a child responsible for investigating or resolving a concern.