Mandated Reporters:

As provided in the “Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Act of 2017”, all DLL volunteers who interact with children are considered mandated reporters and MUST report suspected child abuse, (mental, physical, emotional, or sexual), within 24 hours to law enforcement. New California Assembly Bill No 506 requires the presence of at least two mandated reporters when interacting with children. In the case of allegations of abuse, the DLL board will suspend the volunteer while the investigation continues. 

No Retaliation:

DLL and Little League International have a policy that prohibits retaliation against “good faith” reports of child abuse. Potential reporters should not be afraid to come forward in cases where they either have firsthand knowledge of or a good faith belief that abuse has occurred, even if there is a possibility that the report is wrong. 

Limited One on One Contact:

DLL asks coaches and managers to schedule practices and games when more than one League approved volunteer can be present. DLL’s policy is to limit one-on-one contact with minors participants when the interaction is not in an observable and interruptible distance from another adult.  Minor participants must always be supervised by appointed volunteers and/or hired workers who have completed the mandated background check process.

See Little League’s Child Protection Program for more information.