Reducing Risk

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.

Take these quizzes to better understand mental health and recognize these scenarios in your All Star club.

Discover how the U.S. Center for SafeSport is working to build and enforce safer environments in youth sports.

Read through these strategies to meet kids where they are and ensure they can thrive in an equitable environment.

Hear experts from USA Lacrosse, USA Artistic Swimming, and the U.S. Center for SafeSport discuss the future of youth athlete safety and how all of us can make a difference.  

Learn the tips to help intervene if you notice bullying take place, a practice known as Bystander Intervention.

Learn how this new podcast will help you take action to reduce bullying’s prevalence and impact as we recognize National Bullying Prevention Month.

Discover why building policies to prevent abuse and strong safety rules are critical for any sport organization.

Being an ally means standing up for your teammates when they’re treated unfairly and making sure that you’re also working to confront your own biases.

Parents, coaches, and sport and recreation administrators can take cues from our policies aimed at preventing abuse in and around sport.