Summary
An investigation by ProPublica and The Washington Post alleges that the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), a major youth sports organization, is failing to protect children from sexual abuse despite its promises. The report claims the AAU does not provide child abuse prevention training, fails to verify coach training, and has become a haven for coaches banned by other organizations. The investigation also found that the AAU's abuse reporting hotline redirects to a general office line without a clear option for reporting abuse, and that the organization prioritizes growth over child safety.
