Safe Softball Handbook-As part of this commitment, USA Softball developed Safe Softball as a foundation from which all participants in the softball community, be they athletes, coaches, umpires, administrators, or volunteers, play an active role in creating an environment free from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Safe Softball is a comprehensive program of policies and process, screening, education and training, reporting, monitoring, and enforcement designed to help participant detect and report abuse, respond to it, and prevent future occurrences.