Pro / Local Educate and Train
Below you will find examples of education and training strategies being implemented by local organizations (sport, SV/DV) in one or more sites that target professional athletes and organizations that employ or work with them to prevent SV/DV.
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Dating Violence Education Workshop
One Love Foundation & Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL)
Visit WebsiteThe Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) partnered with their local United Way and One Love Foundation to... read more
Dating Violence Education Workshop
One Love Foundation & Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL)
The Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) partnered with their local United Way and One Love Foundation to help bring awareness of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault to high school age students throughout the Jaguars community.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events
New York Jets (NFL), Jersey Battered Women's Services, & OneLove Foundation
Visit WebsiteDuring Domestic Awareness Month (October 2016), the New York Jets partnered with the Jersey... read more
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events
New York Jets (NFL), Jersey Battered Women's Services, & OneLove Foundation
During Domestic Awareness Month (October 2016), the New York Jets partnered with the Jersey Battered Women’s Services (JBWS) and the One Love Foundation to participate in two very important events. NY Jets hosted an Escalation Workshop on dating violence. The Atlantic Health Jets Women’s Organization (AHJWO) visited the Jersey Battered Women’s Services emergency safe house on Tuesday, preparing new and donated designer handbags for the silent auction fundraiser called the “Old Bags Luncheon.”
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Game Change: The Patriot's Anti-Violence Partnership
New England Patriots (NFL) Charitable Foundation, MA Attorney General's Office, and Robert Kraft
Visit WebsiteRobert Kraft (New England Patriot's owner) and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation... read more
Game Change: The Patriot's Anti-Violence Partnership
New England Patriots (NFL) Charitable Foundation, MA Attorney General's Office, and Robert Kraft
Robert Kraft (New England Patriot's owner) and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation teamed with Attorney General Maura Healey to create Game Change: The Patriots Anti-Violence Program. The program works with anti-violence organizations to provide support to victims of domestic violence, while also providing anti-violence training to students. The goal of the program is to build the capacity in 98 area schools to implement effective violence prevention education for students, coaches and faculty. Game Change is a multi-year, multi-phased initiative with a budget of $650,000 ($500K of which was provided by Mr. Kraft and the Patriots, $150K provided by the AGO).
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Teen Workshop with Lady Texans
Houston Texans (NFL) & Houston Area Women's Center
Visit WebsiteLady Texans hosted an afternoon event at the Texans teen room with our Violence Prevention... read more
Teen Workshop with Lady Texans
Houston Texans (NFL) & Houston Area Women's Center
Lady Texans hosted an afternoon event at the Texans teen room with our Violence Prevention Educators Maria Espana and Sissel Carlson from the Houston Area Women's Shelter in 2017. The Lady Texans spend the afternoon in an interactive workshop with the teens talking about healthy versus unhealthy relationships. In addition to donating gift cards and inspirational journals for the teens, the Lady Texans generously gave $2,500 to the Houston Area Women's Center.
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US Center for SafeSport
US Center for SafeSport
Visit WebsiteAthletes will perform better, soar higher, and get more from sport if they feel safe. SafeSport... read more
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.
- Administers national programming to promote respect and prevent abuse
- Raises awareness of issues
- Provides educational materials and resources
- 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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