All chartered Little League programs must adhere to the following requirements to remain affiliated with Little League Baseball and Softball:
- Complete Background Checks
Utilize the Little League volunteer application form to conduct annual background checks on volunteers and prohibit anyone with any offenses that would disqualify them as a participant in any Little League activity. - Mandatory Training & Continuing Education
Annually require all volunteers to complete an Abuse Awareness Training provided by USA Baseball or a comparable training. - Mandatory Reporting Requirements
Report Chile Abuse, including sexual abuse involving a minor, to the proper authorities with 24 hours. - Non-Retaliation for Reporting
Adopt a policy that prohibits retaliation against “good faith” reports of child abuse. - Prohibit One-on-One Interactions
Adopt a policy that limits one-on-one contact with minors without being in an observable and interruptible distance from another adult.