What you hear may shock you. No matter what you are told, stay calm and show that you are listening. It is extremely important that your child knows that harassment or abuse is not her fault, nor a reflection on them. Possible responses include, "I believe you." "This is not your fault. You are a victim." "I am going to help you."
Harassment, abuse and neglect can inflict deep psychological damage on young people. Arrange for counseling to help your child come to terms with what has happened. Other family members may need this support as well.
Your response to eliminate the abuse or harassment should be determined by the nature of the behavior and the age of the victim. Options include talking to the coach, manager or club president. This can often clear up a simple problem quickly. If you feel that the situation cannot be resolved at this level, other avenues include:If you have reasonable grounds to suspect that a child may be suffering abuse, you must report it immediately to the local child protection agency or police.
Links:
[1] https://momsteam.com/alpha/features/health_safety/abuse_harassment.shtml
[2] https://momsteam.com/health-safety/sexual-abuse/warning-signs-sexual-abuse-by-coach-of-child
[3] https://momsteam.com/health-safety/sexual-abuse/prevent-sexual-abuse-by-setting-boundaries-at-preseason-meeting
[4] https://momsteam.com/health-safety/sexual-abuse/girls/is-your-daughters-coach-a-sexual-predator
[5] https://momsteam.com/health-safety/sexual-abuse-of-boys-in-sports-does-the-sports-culture-itself-play-a-role
[6] https://momsteam.com/background-checks/annual-background-checks-for-all-adults-in-youth-sports-with-no-exceptions