Our staff are trained to recognize and report concerns for a child's wellbeing.
All Next Wave Hoops coaches and staff act as mandatory reporters while working with our athletes. This means we are obligated to report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities.
When a coach has a reasonable concern, they notify Next Wave Hoops leadership immediately and contact Washington State Child Protective Services (1-866-END-HARM) or local law enforcement. In an emergency, we call 911 first.
Reports are handled discreetly and shared only with those who need to know to protect the child. We do not retaliate against anyone who makes a good-faith report.
For questions about this policy, contact Next Wave Hoops at nextwavehoops206@gmail.com, by phone at (425) 829-8637, or by message on Instagram.
This policy is provided for transparency and may be updated as our program grows. It is not a substitute for legal or medical advice.