Abuse Prevention
Resources

We developed these resources to support you and others like you who are working to change sport culture and create environments free from abuse. Use them to learn more about your sport community’s culture and practices that help protect athletes. There are also resources to support survivors. They can help you take a more trauma-aware approach while connecting with your sport community.

Recognizing Abuse and Misconduct

Signs and Symptoms of Abuse

How to spot common signs and symptoms of abuse, misconduct, and neglect

Is It Appropriate Coaching—or Abuse?

Tips to help you recognize the difference between abusive behavior and appropriate coaching

What Parents Need to Know About Grooming

Information for parents or guardians about recognizing and responding to grooming

SafeSport Ready™ App

Articles, quizzes, and tips that help parents and guardians, coaches, and other adults protect athletes

Preventing Abuse and Misconduct

Tips for Creating a Positive Team Environment

Suggestions for coaches to help them respectfully, fairly, and consistently guide athletes

Creating Inclusive Sport Environments

Tips to help your team, club, or facility be inclusive for people of all abilities, backgrounds, and identities

Bullying Prevention Handbook

Facts about bullying and strategies for responding to bullying

SafeSport Course Overviews

Brief descriptions of each online course and its main points to help you select the courses you need

Emotional & Physical Abuse & Misconduct Toolkit

Strategies for protecting young athletes from physical and psychological harm

Parent and Guardian’s Handbook for Safer Sport

Ways parents can work with their kids’ coaches and sports clubs to create safer sport environments

Responding to Abuse and Misconduct

Responding To Disclosures

Language and behavior to use with individuals who may disclose abuse or misconduct to you

Reporting Abuse & Misconduct

How to report abuse and misconduct within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, including procedures for mandatory reporting

Bullying 101

A quick reference guide to understand bullying and how to talk with youth athletes after an incident

Exploring the Response and Resolution Process

An interactive tool to help you understand how the Center handles reports of abuse and misconduct

Child Welfare Information Gateway

Information on child abuse statutes by state and other resources

Supporting Survivors

Resources for Survivors

A guide to support resources for survivors, such as advocacy centers and legal programs

RAINN

A national anti-sexual violence organization offering educational programs, victim services, and a support hotline

Love is Respect Hotline

Confidential support for teens seeking help related to healthy relationships and dating abuse

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, 24/7 support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress

Contact Our Process Navigators

Support for those in the Center’s Response and Resolution process, including mental health, educational, and legal resources

Using Effective Policies

SafeSport Code

A policy explaining the Center’s authority and how we handle reports of abuse and misconduct

Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP)

Model policies for protecting minors by limiting one-on-one interactions with adults

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