Alberta Safe Sport
Complaint Mechanism
What is the ABSSCM?
The ABSSCM is Alberta's independent system for reporting and resolving serious misconduct in sport ("maltreatment"), including physical/psychological abuse, sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, neglect, or boundary violations. It operates through the Alberta Universal Code of Conduct ("AB UCC") and the ABSSCM Policies, applying to all sport activities whether in-person or online.
What is the ITP?
The Independent Third Party ("ITP") is a team of neutral professionals who manage maltreatment reports independently from the Organization. They receive reports, assess safety concerns, determine resolution paths, and may impose safety measures during proceedings.
Why create AB UCC?
We adopted the Alberta Universal Code of Conduct (AB UCC) so everyone in Alberta sport plays by the same clear rules, using one independent, provincially run pathway (ABSSCM/ITPM) to handle concerns. The AB UCC keeps all the protections of the national UCCMS and adds the Alberta‑specific pieces our PSOs, clubs, and participants need.