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ALL SPORTS, ONE GOAL:
We hear you. We stand with you. . A movement for change committed to ending sexual misconduct in all sports! Sure.

There’s a shift happening in the world right now. From the Olympic down to the club level, we can no longer feign ignorance about the prevalence of sexual abuse in sport, and the resounding impact it can have on the lives of survivors. Horse sport is no exception. Studies show that athletes are among the most susceptible to abuse—an astounding 40 to 50 percent will have experienced anything from

mild sexual harassment to severe sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. The true number is likely higher, says child protection advocate Les Nichols. In equestrian sport, it almost certainly is. Abuse is more prevalent in sports where participants are predominantly female and working one-on-one with a trainer—as is the norm in horse sports. The fact that equestrian athletes most often compete as individuals, not as teammates, increases their risk still more—and that risk only grows as they advance. The more proficient the athlete becomes, the more likely he or she is to be singled out for additional one-on-one time with coaches and other adults, a key component in the grooming process. There is reason to be hopeful, however.

“We’re hearing more and more about people and organizations discussing problem behaviors,” Nichols says. “Victims are also receiving more support than ever before and they are more likely to disclose their experiences, so the prevention strategies are working. It may make it seem like things are getting worse, but we're just defining the problem more broadly. That’s a good thing.”

Good news? But it’s just the start if we’re to create lasting change.

“It doesn't mean we don't have to do as much to protect young athletes,” Nichols says, “it means we need to be doing even more.”

Take Action → https://www.weridetogether.today/take-action

06/04/2026

Huge news! 🚨

has published our first-ever peer-reviewed study. Informed by athlete-survivor, the aimed to answer the question, "What is needed the prevent the abuse of female athletes?" 🩷

The study includes survivor insights and a prior literature review – and has ensured that the study is open source (i.e., FREE!) forever, because safeguarding should never come with a price tag.

Check out "From Listening to Lasting Change: Athlete-Informed Solutions for Safer Sports Environments" at the link in bio! 🩵
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06/03/2026

Did you know that offers FREE, comprehensive safeguarding services to organizations across the world?

We believe that safety should never come with a price tag. At , we're proud to offer our services free of charge to any sporting organization—from grassroots to international levels. Our services include, but aren't limited to, risk assessments, policy audits and creation, educational training & module creation, on-site event support and activations, and more!

Interested in our services, or need a service you don't see listed? Reach out to [email protected] for more information 🩵🩷
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06/02/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. Male Athletes are at risk of experiencing abuse in sport and are significantly less likely to report or seek support.

In fact, 90-95% of abuse against men & boys is not reported.

Everyone has the right to learn, play, and compete without fear of abuse. Learn what you can do to keep our sporting environments safe, healthy, and fun for ALL in "What We Don’t Talk About: Men and Survivorship" on our Blog! 🩵
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06/01/2026

Happy Pride! 🌈

works to make sport safe, healthy, and fun for all.

LGBTQ+ athletes are at a higher risk of experiencing abuse both in and out of sport — so what can we do about it?

Stay tuned this month for resources for parents, coaches, athletes, and community members to help ensure our sporting environments are the safest, healthiest places they can be for LGBTQ+ athletes! 🩷
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05/29/2026

Health Professionals are some of the most vital members of our sporting communities. 🩵

However, receiving medical care or preventative treatment can be a vulnerable time for abuse and misconduct to take place. For this reason, the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies detail some rules for Health Professionals to follow.

To learn more, read "What Is the MAAPP? Know Your Rights and Responsibilities" on our Resources page. 🩷
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healthcare, maapp, training

05/28/2026

This week, Executive Director, Michaela Callie, MBA, and Program & Partnerships Director, Kathryn McClain, MSW, MBA, traveled to Cape Town, South Africa to attend the Safe Sport International Conference 2026! 🩷

The conference took place at the University of Cape Town and hosted researchers, safeguarding experts, athletes, and advocates from around the world.

's presentation, "From Listening to Lasting Change: Athlete-Informed Solutions" provided an overview of our recent published study in the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse.

is dedicated to making sports safer and healthier for ALL - and for that reason, we've ensured that our published, peer-reviewed study is available to be read by anyone for free! To read the study, search "From Listening to Lasting Change: Athlete-Informed Solutions for Safer Sports Environments" by Kathryn McClain, Annelise Ware, Madison Smith, and Michaela Callie on the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse or click this link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10538712.2026.2673331 🩵
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05/27/2026

Did you know there are specific rules that need to be followed when individual training is happening?

This is to ensure that safeguarding is being upheld and interactions between adults and minors are observable and interruptible.

Parents and coaches should be aware of the rules outlined in the MAAPP so that they can recognize when those rules are being followed or not. To learn more, read "What is the MAAPP? Know Your Rights and Responsibilities" on our Resources page!
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maapp, training, coaching

05/26/2026

is pleased to welcome our new Communications Manager, Elizabeth Romary, MSc! 🩷

Elizabeth grew up as a dancer and performer, combining the worlds of athletics and the arts. Her advocacy work began at university, leading her to start an organization focused on sexual violence prevention education. She was also a member of the It’s On Us Student Advisory Council in 2016, which gave her the opportunity to meet with other student advocates around the country. She continued this work as a Peace Corps volunteer, integrating lessons on consent and other topics into her classes whenever she could. Elizabeth earned her Master of Science in International Studies with a concentration in Public Health and Development, and used what she learned to develop and facilitate training on trauma-informed care and cultural competency for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Dublin, Ireland. These trainings were given to various organizations that worked with migrant survivors of violence. In 2023, Elizabeth began working as an advocate for survivors of sexual assault and other crimes in Washington, DC, and uses her experiences to inform her prevention education work in her community. She has begun to dabble more in sports by joining a run club and a summer softball league (no strikes, no walks, it’s great!). But she still makes time for the arts by continuing her dancing, painting, and keeping up with her professional opera training! When she’s not on the field, in the studio, or at work, Elizabeth can be found traveling, working in her garden, and hanging out with her two cats.

05/25/2026

Did you know you are a mandatory reporter to SafeSport?

That is, if you're an Adult Participant in USOPC sport, like being an adult amateur in equestrian sport or a swim coach.

That means you're REQUIRED to report all known or suspected child abuse and all known or suspected sexual misconduct to both the Center for SafeSport and the relevant law enforcement.

Mandatory reporting can feel complicated. We break it down for you in "What Are My SafeSport Reporting Requirements?" on our Blog. 🩷
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sports law, mandatory reporting, legal, law

05/23/2026

Healthy coach-athlete relationships based on care & support are key to protecting the mental health of athletes, coaches, and community members 🩷

But sometimes, for athletes and their families, it can be hard to discern if a coach-athlete relationship is healthy or unhealthy. Use 's Coach Athlete Relationship Dynamics (C.A.R.D.) Diagrams to help figure out what a healthy coach-athlete relationship looks like, sounds like, and what its characteristics are! 💫

Find all three versions of the C.A.R.D. diagrams on our Resources page, and let us know some examples of what a healthy coach-athlete relationship sounds like to you 🩷
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