For Parents and Guardians – The Importance of Talking with Kids about Abuse
For Parents and Guardians –The Importance of Talking with Kids about Abuse Prevention Education Series The goal of this series is to bridge the gap between prevention education theory with on-the-ground practice. The thought of talking with kids about abuse can be scary and uncomfortable for many adults. It makes sense for us to feel discomfort about engaging in this …
U.S. Center for SafeSport Seeks Athlete Participation in Nationwide Survey on Abuse
Embracing Harmony & Safety in Performing Arts
Embracing Harmony & Safety in Performing Arts The U.S. Center for SafeSport provides diverse training, tools, and resources with the goal of empowering participants to grow and thrive in a setting that is free of abuse and misconduct. Question: What is the largest team on campus? Answer: The marching band. Drum Corps International (DCI), an elite marching ensemble, recognizes the …
The U.S. Center for SafeSport’s 2023 NGB Summit
The U.S. Center for SafeSport’s 2023 NGB Summit By Ju’Riese Colon, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Center for SafeSport Elevating athlete safety across every sport is a team effort. With the goal of fostering a safer sport culture, we invited sport leaders from around the country to Denver to participate in the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s 2023 National Governing Body Summit …
What is the Right Age to Start Your Child in Sport?
What is the Right Age to Start Your Child in Sport? You’ve got a young child with energy to burn. They’re running in circles, using your couch like a trampoline, and begging to go outside. So, you might be thinking it’s time to get them into sports. But is this the right age? The short answer is kids are never …
5 Ways to Encourage Kids Love of Sport
5 Ways to Encourage Kids Love of Sport Playing sports is a great way to keep kids active, learn how to work as a team, and practice discipline. Some kids take to it easily – they ask to sign up for multiple sports, run out of the house when it’s time for practice, and start making friends immediately. Others are …
Helping Your Child Understand Teamwork
Helping Your Child Understand Teamwork If your child is playing a team sport, they are working on developing an important life skill: working together as a team. Teamwork skills include listening, leading, communicating, problem solving, and collaborating. Here are some ways you can help your child learn to work well with their team. Working through team dynamics Sports teams are …
Lead a Culture Change in Sport
Join our email list! Stay connected with the latest news, resources, and tools from the U.S. Center for SafeSport and enjoy our quarterly e-newsletter, The Gameplan. Lead a culture change in sport Keeping your programs abuse-free should be Job 1 It’s happening before our eyes. The culture of sport safety is changing for the better. It’s evident in more effective …
The U.S. Center for SafeSport releases new Bullying Prevention Handbook developed for coaches of minor athletes.
“Verbing” Abuse Prevention
Prevention Education Series The goal of this series is to bridge the gap between prevention education theory with on-the-ground practice. “Verbing” Abuse Prevention Professionals in prevention education come from a diverse range of disciplines. From sociology, psychology, and criminology to political science and social work. Research from across these fields is clear. We need comprehensive prevention education to create meaningful culture …