Education
and Research

Sport culture is our shared values and beliefs around sport. It shapes our attitudes and behaviors as athletes, coaching staff, officials, administrators, parents, and fans. And while much of sport culture is positive, there are parts of it that help normalize emotional, physical, and sexual abuse in sport. If we want our sport environments to be free from abuse, we need to commit to changing the culture of sport.

It’s a big task. It can’t be done by one sport or one organization. But if anyone knows about teamwork, it’s the sport community. 

Changing the culture of sport starts with education. That is why our researchers and educators focus on developing tools that can help you recognize, respond to, and report abuse. We identify key abuse prevention issues in sport and develop resources to address them. We also use a trauma-informed approach to education that centers the well-being of survivors. Using our research-based educational tools, you will be empowered to protect athletes and create a sporting culture free from abuse.