An investigation has brought to light concerning practices within a well-known nonprofit sports organization, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). This organization has been identified as a refuge for coaches accused of misconduct. The inquiry highlights systemic flaws that fail to safeguard young athletes from abuse.
Molly Hensley-Clancy, a reporter with ProPublica, has been delving into these issues over the past year. Her focus is on examining the failures of youth sports organizations to adequately protect children from sexual exploitation by coaches. Her investigation reveals dangerous gaps that allow individuals banned for prior infractions to continue working with minors in these sports settings.
Hensley-Clancy’s reporting is part of a collaborative effort between The Washington Post and ProPublica. This partnership aims to uncover abuses of power within various sectors. As this investigative work unfolds, it calls for more stringent measures and oversight within youth sports frameworks to prevent such occurrences.
For further information or to provide relevant details, contact Molly Hensley-Clancy at her email [email protected]. She is also available for secure communication through Signal.
Several photos accompany the investigation, including a photo illustration by Lisa Larson-Walker, and images taken by Sarah Blesener for ProPublica. These visual elements offer an impactful backdrop to the story’s findings.