Pro / State Build Champions
Below you will find examples of champion building strategies being implemented by state or regional organizations (sport, SV/DV) in multiple sites that target professional athletes and organizations that employ or work with them to prevent SV/DV.
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Refuse to Abuse
Seattle Mariners (MLB) & Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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Refuse To Abuse® is a statewide community education program that helps prevent... read more
Refuse to Abuse
Seattle Mariners (MLB) & Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The basics
Refuse To Abuse® is a statewide community education program that helps prevent domestic violence. The program is sponsored by the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Seattle Mariners, with significant assistance from the advertising firm Craters of the Moon. Television, radio, and print public service announcements have been produced featuring prominent Mariners players and managers, including Felix Hernandez, Jamie Moyer, Raul Ibañez, and Kyle Seager. An annual Refuse To Abuse® 5K at Safeco Field draws Mariners fans, runners, walkers, and community supporters, giving a broad audience the chance to join the Mariners and “refuse to abuse.”
Purpose
Refuse To Abuse® aims to raise awareness and help prevent domestic violence. High profile athletes and recognized community leaders are speaking out against domestic violence and asking for a commitment from others in the community to join them.
Why the Mariners are involved
Few professional teams have chosen to take such a public stand against domestic violence. For the past 21 years the Seattle Mariners have done more than just talk about helping raise awareness about this issue, they have stood firm in their leadership role. Having credible, professional male athletes speak out on this issue helps send a powerful message to young people.
About the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV)
WSCADV is a non-profit network of nearly 70 community domestic violence programs. We improve how communities respond to domestic violence and work to create a social intolerance for abuse.
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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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