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IMPACT Administrators' Toolkit

Men As Peacemakers

A 6-step guide to saftey & gender equity in sports.

This toolkit includes resources for Executive Directors, Club Presidents, Coaching Directors or other leaders of community athletic organizations. The resources included will teach your coaches to promote safety, respect, and gender equity with all players. This guide is meant to provide examples and a framework for the development of your organization’s policies and procedures. Our previous work with the Minnesota State High School League, Arrowhead Youth Soccer Association, Winona Youth Soccer Association, and other sports organizations, has taught us that every organization is unique. We encourage you to work with us directly to tailor your approach to your specific community of coaches and players. Contact Men As Peacemakers at info@menaspeacemakers.org or 218-727-1939 to get started.

Attachment: Administrators-Toolkit_9-25.pdf

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#SafeOutside

#SafeOutside

From the #SafeOutside website: "#SafeOutside is an independent grassroots initiative designed to combat sexual harassment and sexual assault (SHSA). Organizations from climbing and outdoor communities around the world have joined forces to collect data, drive conversation, share best practices, provide press coverage and address the issues."

As a result of data collection and collaboration across sectors, #SafeOutside created a report on sexual harassment and sexual assault in climbing communities, and a toolkit for addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault in outdoor recreation and other other industries.  Also available on the site media examples for raising awareness about sexual harassment and sexual assault in climbing and outdoor recreation communities.

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Academy for Youth Sport Administrators

National Alliance for Youth Sports

The Academy for Youth Sports Administrators is a comprehensive certification program offering cutting-edge information on critical topics for professional youth sports administrators. The Academy’s primary goal is to provide professionals with the foundation and tools needed to positively impact the youth sports experience for all children in their communities. It is designed as an interpersonal, educational and networking opportunity that no youth sports administrator should miss.

The Academy is offered Online or Onsite and is the only place where the Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) credential can be earned! Attendees gain a foundation of knowledge as well as new perspectives on developing workable solutions to challenges and issues faced while on the job.

Topics covered within the Academy include:

• Youth sports philosophy
• Policies & procedures
• Volunteer management
• Child abuse and bullying prevention
• Parent management
• Conflict resolution
• Insurance & risk management
• Emergency preparedness and injury prevention
• Inclusion of children with disabilities
• Evaluation & marketing of your program
• Model youth sports program
• Professional development

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Child Safety Packet

National Council on Youth Sports

NCYS has developed a NCYS Child Safety Packet as a valuable resource and essential tools for those who participate in the amateur youth sports/youth serving industry. NCYS, through this gold standard of best practices national template, has established the minimum industry standard that a youth-serving organization should incorporate when establishing its own policy to protect the interests of youth participants within the organization.

Contents of the NCYS Child Safety Packet include:

• NCYS Recommended Guidelines©
• NCYS Codes of Conduct Template©
• NCYS-NCSI Member Benefit Discount
• NCSI Introductory Presentation
• NCSI Prevention & Response Training
• D2L Additional Resources for Youth Serving Orgs
• NCYS Membership Application

The NCYS Recommended Guidelines, 2nd edition, The Gold Standard of Best Practices for Background Screening and Managing Risk In Nonprofit Youth-Serving Organizations© were created to assist those who are responsible for the children in youth programs to no longer have to reinvent the wheel of minimum standards for policies, procedures, and best practices. The NCYS Recommended Guidelines have become the national template for promoting safety while protecting children and athletes.

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College Athletics Role in SV Prevention Report

NCAA

This best practice guide for athletics administrators and campus partners provides recommended approaches to prevent or reduce the incidents of sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence on college campuses.

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IMPACT Prevention Resources

Men As Peacemakers

This guide is designed to help coaches like you promote respect and equality, reduce violence and identify signs of abuse among your players.

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Impact Training Program

Men As Peacemakers

Impact Training Program trains coaches to actualize their potential as a key role model in the lives of their players.

Our programs drive a process of change through:

• Key note speaking engagements
• Online courses
• On-the-ground trainings
• Impact Coaching Toolkit
• Action plans, policies, procedures, and mission statements for athletic organizations
• General technical assistance

The Impact project shapes equitable athletic environments free from sexism, harassment, and harm. We are utilizing the power and influence of sports to prevent violence against women and children. 

Impact provides tools for athletic organizations and coaches to ensure they are leaving a lasting, positive impact on players.

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Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) Microsite

U.S. Center for SafeSport

The U.S. Center for SafeSport launched the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) Microsite. This Microsite organizes dozens of resources that break down safety principles specific to parents, adult athletes, coaches, and others who can prevent abuse against young athletes.

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NCAA Sexual Violence Prevention Toolkit

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)

The NCAA Sexual Assault Task Force convened in 2015 to provide clear direction on a curriculum that will help athletics departments engage in education, collaboration and compliance surrounding sexual violence issues. This tool kit, initiated by the task force, builds on critical elements outlined in the fall 2014 NCAA publication “Addressing Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence: Athletics’ Role in Support of Healthy and Safe Campuses.” The toolkit focuses on 5 areas of commitment with checklists and implementation tools:

1. Leadership

2. Collaboration

3. Compliance and Accountability

4. Education

5. Student-Athlete Engagement 

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Practical Guide for Youth Serving Organizations

Enough Abuse

A capacity building grant from the Ms. Foundation for Women and a seed grant from The Boston Bruins Foundation supported the development of our "GateKeepers for Kids: A Practical Guide for Youth Service Organizations" program. Its objective is to educate these institutions about the basics they must have in place to strengthen their child protection policies and practices. This 12-page Practical Guide details the latest training, screening and reporting strategies in the field and a set of Fact Sheets on training, screening, reporting, steps to develop a code of conduct so inappropriate behaviors can be identified early before they escalate to abuse, how to assess and modify physical spaces to reduce opportunities for sexual abuse to occur, etc.

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Right to Play Child Protection Policy

Right to Play

This resource is Right to Play's Child Protect Policy template, which includes procedures for responding to sexual abuse reports. 

Right To Play is an international humanitarian and development organization that uses sport and play to improve health and life skills, and foster peace for children and communities in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world. We recognize that we have a fundamental duty of care towards children and we acknowledge our responsibilities to keep children safe while engaged in our programs and activities.

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SafeSport Policies and Procedures

US Center for SafeSport

Acces links to SafeSport's Code, Practices and Procedures, and Supplementary rules as well as resources for the resoluation and arbitration process.

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SafeSport Resources and Publications

US Center for SafeSport

Access the US Center for SafeSport catalog of resources here, including (but not limited to) guides on navigating SafeSport's policies and procedures, statement of rights, and a glossary of terms.

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Safety 360 Program

National Center for Safety Initiatives

Protecting vulnerable populations requires more than just background screening . It takes constant diligence, an understanding of legal requirements, keeping up on the latest industry information and more. All of this can cost you and your organization a lot of time that could be better spent focusing your attention on the people you serve.

Working with NCSI takes away the burden of dealing with this on your own. Through our exclusive NCSI 360™ program, we fully manage every aspect of the risk management process for you from start to finish, beginning with the overall program design and continuing through to the compliance requirements.

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Sexual Violence Prevention Tool Kit

NCAA - Sports Science Institute

The tool kit, framed by A Call to Action for NCAA member schools to address sexual violence prevention on their campuses, provides resource-independent tools for athletics administrators in their efforts to create campus communities free of violence and safe places for students to learn and thrive. Contained in the tool kit are five core commitments: 1.Leadership 2. Collaboration 3.Compliance and Accountability 4.Education 5.Student-Athlete Engagement. These core commitments are essential for culture change, and identified in the tool kit as well as downloadable resources for athletics departments and university partners to use in support of their sexual violence prevention efforts.

Attachment: SSI_Sexual-Violence-Prevention-Tool-Kit_20161117.pdf

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Sport Situational Prevention Approach (SSPA)

Dr. Keith Kaufman & U.S. Center for SafeSport

From the U.S. Center for SafeSport website:

"The Sport Situational Prevention Approach (SSPA) is a new, three-year, grant-funded project in collaboration with leading authority Dr. Keith Kaufman. The SSPA aims to:

1. Help keep athletes safe;
2. Support and strengthen prevention efforts in sports;
3. Create safety tools tailored for use by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and elite youth sports organizations;
4. Create an early warning system to identify and address safety risks when they are in their earliest stages."

SSPA Implementation Manual: https://uscenterforsafesport.org/training-and-education/outreach-initiat...

SSPA Training Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVmT8xt041WgHHXtqcCpWynPLuj-IRV69

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Template Policy for Youth Sport

Safe4Athletes

This template policy for Youth Sport's comes from Safe4Athletes Handbooked. The policies address governance of professional coaching conduct of all athletes, employees, and volunteers.  

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US Center for SafeSport

US Center for SafeSport

Athletes will perform better, soar higher, and get more from sport if they feel safe. SafeSport seeks to create a healthy, supportive environment for all participants. Through education, resources, and training, we help members of the sport community recognize, reduce, and respond to misconduct in sport. 

The Center has two offices, each with distinct roles in helping to create a safe, strengthening environment for athletes.

Education & Outreach Office

• Administers national programming to promote respect and prevent abuse
• Raises awareness of issues
• Provides educational materials and resources

Response & Resolution Office

• Investigates and resolves alleged violations of the SafeSport Code for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement
• Uses neutral and independent investigators and arbitrators in its processes
• Gathers and analyzes data that is used to improve awareness and prevention programs

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Youth Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures

Positive Coaching Alliance

These policies and procedures set organizational standards that will keep adult leaders aware and hold you and your fellow organizational leaders accountable for following through with these safety checks. No YSO wants to have youth sexual abuse concerns, which is why leaders need explicit policies and procedures to help with prevention.

The recommended policies and procedures outlined in the PDF found below are brought to you by SureID™, a PCA trusted resource. SureID is a secure Identity-as-a-Service solution that helps organizations manage third-party risk. The four steps outlined include a coach recruitment plan, an annual abuse prevention orientation, a list of prohibited behaviors, and a system for reporting suspected child sexual abuse.

Keep your YSO and your athletes safe by following these preventative steps.

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