Emotional and Physical Abuse in Sport: U.S. Center for Safesport Resources are Part of the Solution
From pee-wee leagues to the most competitive levels of athletics, sport feeds a critical need in us: to play, to compete, to learn, and to grow. We all [...]
Inside the Athlete Experience: In the Ring with USA Boxing
Inside the Athlete Experience: In the Ring with USA Boxing By Ju’Riese Colón, CEO, U.S. Center for SafeSport As a novice boxer, no one could mistake me [...]
U.S. Center for SafeSport: 3 Things to Do When You Notice Bullying
3 Things to Do When You Notice Bullying Playing sports and being part of a team is a valuable childhood experience. However, negative behaviors like bullying can shift [...]
Protect Sport: Blow the Whistle on Abuse and Misconduct
Referees and officials see sport in a way that most cannot. They know where to look, and what to look for. They see the game within the game, [...]
Talk to Young Athletes About Abuse, Misconduct
Do you have a younger child just getting started in organized sport? How about a teenager who has moved up to more competitive athletic settings? Either way … [...]
SafeSport Training Puts You in Play to Support Athlete Safety
Whether it’s baseball, volleyball, or pickleball that sparks their passion, kids should feel safe and supported in every sport, on every court. And it’s hard to disagree when [...]
U.S. Center for SafeSport Summer Safety Checklist: Eight Questions to Ask Before Your Child Starts a Summer Program
Whether your child is attending summer camp or a sports league, the answers to these questions can help you evaluate a program’s preparedness to prevent and respond to [...]
Get SafeSport ® Trained. End Abuse in Sport.
We all want to feel safe. This is especially true in sport environments, where athletes at every level should be empowered to learn, grow, thrive, and reap the [...]
Resources to Help Prevent Abuse and Misconduct in Sport
Headlines covering abuse and misconduct in sport can seem too big, too daunting. Where do we turn for answers? How do we become part of the solution? [...]
Safer Sport for Kids Starts with Educated, Knowledgeable Parents and Guardians
Safer Sport for Kids Starts with Educated, Knowledgeable Parents and Guardians Whether your child plays hockey or does gymnastics, athlete safety is often on the minds of parents. [...]