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U.S. Center for SafeSport
Website
Phone Number
1-720-531-0344
U.S. Center for SafeSport - Disciplinary Database
Website
uscenterforsafesport.org
Phone Number
1-720-531-0344
U.S. Center for SafeSport - Report a Concern
Website
uscenterforsafesport.org
Phone Number
833-5US-SAFE
Prevent Child Abuse America
Website
preventchildabuse.org
McDojo Martial Arts Instructor Sex Offender Registry
Website
Mcdojolife.com
Avive Solutions
Website
avive.life
Phone Number
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network – RAINN)
Website
Phone Number
1-800-656-4673
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
Website
Phone Number
1-800-851-3420
National Center for Sexual Assault (NCSA)
Website
ncsa.org
Phone Number
1-888-737-6394
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Website
Phone Number
1-800-799-7233
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Website
Phone Number
1-800-422-4453
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
Website
ncadv.org
Phone Number
1-303-839-1852
U.S. Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division
Website
justice.gov/crt
Phone Number
1-202-514-3847
National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV)
Website
naesv.org
Phone Number
1-202-548-5580
Stop Abuse Campaign
Website
stopabusecampaign.org
Phone Number
1-888-285-7795
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Website
missingkids.org
Phone Number
1-800-843-5678
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Website
Phone Number
988
FAQs
What is Academy Safe?
Academy Safe is a trusted martial arts registry that helps academies gain accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to safety and professionalism. We provide a platform for students and parents to find accredited schools, ensuring that all staff undergo thorough background checks. Our mission is to promote safe, high-quality training environments for everyone in the martial arts community.
Why does Academy Safe make it necessary for academies to have security cameras?
To be accredited by Academy Safe, it is necessary for gyms and academies to have security cameras installed to ensure a safe, transparent, and supportive training environment for students, instructors, and visitors. Security cameras help protect against incidents of misconduct, theft, or injury by providing a clear record of events. This level of accountability fosters trust among students, parents, and staff, showing that the academy prioritizes their safety and well-being. For us at Academy Safe, a secure environment is foundational to quality training, and security cameras play a crucial role in achieving this standard.
Why is it necessary for academies to have AEDs/defibrillators on-site?
According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 cardiac arrest victims who receive an AED shock within the first minute survive, and using an AED along with CPR can double or even triple survival rates. Having an AED on-site ensures that, in a cardiac emergency, immediate care is available—giving students, instructors, and visitors the best chance of survival.
To support our mission of safer martial arts environments, Academy Safe has partnered with Avive, a leader in next-generation AED technology. Through this partnership, we aim to make AEDs more accessible to academies nationwide, equipping them with the tools needed to respond effectively in critical moments.
How can I support Academy Safe’s mission?
You can support our mission by donating on GoFundMe or PayPal to help us build and maintain our Safety Registry Website, promoting safe practices throughout the USA and Canada, and providing educational resources to academies. Every contribution helps ensure a secure and enriching experience for martial artists across the nation. You can also follow us on all social media platforms!
Why are background checks important for martial arts academies?
How can academies become accredited through Academy Safe?
Who is eligible to sign up an academy?
Why should my academy become accredited through Academy Safe?
What offenses would disqualify someone from passing the background check?
An individual will not meet Academy Safe’s background check criteria if their record includes any of the following offenses, unless the case was adjudicated as not guilty:
- Any felony conviction
- Sexual offenses, including but not limited to rape, child molestation, sexual battery, possession or distribution of child pornography, prostitution, and indecent exposure
- Drug-related offenses
- Crimes involving harm to a minor, such as child abuse, neglect, endangerment, or DUI with a minor present
- Violent crimes, including those involving deadly weapons, domestic violence, or serious assaults (even if reduced to disorderly conduct)
- Stalking, harassment, blackmail, violation of a protection order, or making threats
- Property crimes, including arson, vandalism, and significant destruction of property
- Animal abuse, cruelty, or neglect
Any flagged record will be reviewed according to Academy Safe’s policies to determine final eligibility.
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