Abuse Prevention

Resource for Action

This resource provides a roadmap to building a strategic, evidence-based, and inclusive Sexual Abuse Prevention Program for adaptive youth sports. Modeled after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Resources for Action, this document offers select strategies and resources to help communities prioritize abuse prevention in youth adaptive sports, rooted in evidence-based programs.

Abuse Prevention Policy

Incident Reporting

Use this form to report any concerns related to the health, safety, and well-being of Sportable participants. Your response can be anonymous, or you can leave your contact information. We will respond within 2 business days. If you need immediate assistance, please call the Sportable office at 804-340-2991. If you have any questions, please contact phillip@sportable.org.

Sportable is committed to the safety and well-being of all athletes and others who participate in our programs and events. This Athlete Protection and Abuse Prevention Policy is designed to create a safe and positive environment that is free of emotional, physical, verbal, and sexual abuse. All forms of abuse are intolerable and in direct conflict with Sportable’s Code of Conduct, mission, and values.

 

 

 

24/7 Free & Confidential Resources

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Text or call 988

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Text START to 88788
Call 800-799-7233

 

Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
Text 804-793-9999
Call 800-838-8238

 

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741

 

List of additional resources