All Sports, One Goal
Misconduct and abuse are problems in all sports. But together, we can work to solve it. Every athlete has the right to learn, play, and compete without fear of abuse.
Who are you?
I’m An Athlete
How do I speak up?
Your voice matters. Whether something feels off or clearly wrong, you deserve to feel safe, respected, and heard. We’re here to help you understand your rights and take the next step.
Learn MoreI’m A Parent
How do I keep my child safe?
You know your child best, and if something feels wrong it is worth asking about. We can help you spot the warning signs, ask the right questions, and find support for your family.
Learn MoreWe’re An Organization
How do we build a safer program?
Safe sport starts with the people who run it. We can help you review your policies, train your staff, and build a culture where misconduct has nowhere to hide.
Learn MoreI’m A Coach
How do I set the standard?
You set the tone every single practice. We can help you understand boundaries, respond well when something is reported, and be the adult an athlete can safely come to.
Learn MoreI’m A Survivor
Where do I turn now?
What happened to you was not your fault, and you decide what comes next. We can help you find support, resources, and a community that believes you.
Learn MoreKey Statistics
More than
50%
of athletes have experienced abuse in sports.
13 to 15
years old
is the average age of the first incident of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse in sports.
Authority
Figure and Peers
such as coaches, trainers, sporting staff, and teammates, are the most common perpetrators of all types of abuse in sports.
Blogs
The #WeRideTogether Blog is a repository of written resources, providing easily accessible, straightforward, conversational knowledge. Article topics include reporting, healing from trauma, education and awareness on abuse in sports, sport-specific content, and more, all in the areas that survivors and their loved ones need information on the most.
Current Events
Unfortunately, news articles chronicling misconduct in sport and unhealthy coach-athlete dynamics are frequent and widespread. Abuse in sport has been occurring for decades, and the public is now becoming aware of these hidden situations as more and more survivors bravely disclose and report misconduct they have experienced. #WeRideTogether is committed to increasing awareness and continually updating this compiled list of current events on the topic of sexual abuse in sport. Sexual misconduct is happening across all sports, at all levels, internationally.
9/2/2026
Police investigating events surrounding Arizona State hockey player’s collapse
Hockey9/2/2026
Massachusetts launches ‘Bet on Respect’ initiative to curb athlete abuse
All Sports9/2/2026
Minnesota swim coach pleads guilty to grooming student's sister via text
Swimming9/1/2026
Ex-Cal softball player alleges coach coerced her into sexual relationship
Softball8/31/2026
Former Seminole Ridge football coach gets 24 months in student sex offense case
Football8/31/2026
Expanded sports betting is harming student athletes
All Sports8/31/2026
US Open fury over ‘disgusting’ Venus ‘abuse’ as Grand Slam receives huge backlash
Tennis8/31/2026
Referee faces calls for lifetime ban over alleged period remark to Ji So-yun
Soccer
Out of Bounds
The Out of Bounds series consists of four short-form PSAs, each of which explores facets of the victim experience, inside and outside the world of sports, and provides insight, language, and metaphor into “what it’s like” to be a victim of sexual abuse or misconduct. Additionally, #WeRideTogether has hosted four longer-form discussions with survivors and subject-matter experts to expand the conversation on the topics and nuances in the PSAs.
PSAs
As part of our mission to provide education and increase awareness related to abuse in athletics, #WeRideTogether continuously produces and publishes public service announcements (PSAs). These short videos provide viewers with easy-to-understand information and tools regarding eliminating abuse in sport.
#WRT Resources
The #WeRideTogether Resources page provides practical, evidence-based, athlete-centered, and survivor-informed guides, toolkits, and educational materials to help athletes, parents, coaches, organizations, and supporters recognize abuse, strengthen safeguarding practices, and create safer sporting environments.
#WeRideTogether Pledge
Ten best practices athletes, parents and coaches pledge to for healthy training environments.
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse — From Listening to Lasting Change: Athlete-Informed Solutions for Safer Sports Environments
Research on preventing abuse of female athletes, drawn from 16 athlete-survivors’ stories.
C.A.R.D. Diagrams
A gut check for coaches, athletes and parents on healthy and unhealthy team dynamics.
S.A.B.I. Toolkit
Safe, Active Bystander Intervention: how to step in when you see misconduct or abuse.
Safeguarding Essentials Template (SET) Package
Fillable templates and a step-by-step plan for your organization’s safeguarding documents.
Safeguarding 101
Clear, accessible definitions of safeguarding terms, so everyone in sport shares a language.
Safeguarding on the Road: Checklist
A checklist to help organizations keep athletes safe and protected during travel.
Role Plays
Rehearse how to respond when someone discloses harm — because how you respond matters.
Our Services
Our organization is uniquely positioned to provide support to all sports on a global scale. We believe in celebrating and providing individualized support to all members of athletic communities. We focus on creating resources that are survivor- and trauma-informed, as well as serving as a bridge to already existing valuable resources.
Safeguarding Policy: Auditing & Creation
Risk Assessment Support
Safeguarding Training
Resource Creation & Distribution
Video Creation
Safeguarding: Website Support
Event & Competition Support
Resource Translation
Our Mission
We hear you. We see you. #WeRideTogether
#WeRideTogether is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating abuse in all sports, at every level of play, around the world. Our mission is to make sports environments safer for all athletes. We believe sport should be the safest and healthiest place for children and young adults to grow and flourish, and that every individual has the right to learn, play, and compete without fear of abuse. We are committed to creating the radical change needed to fulfill that vision by addressing education and awareness, creating a safe place for survivors to find resources and share their voices, and eliminating the stigma around these necessary conversations.
If you or someone you know has experienced misconduct or abuse, please access these resources for help. For additional information on confidential helplines, sexual assault reporting procedures, and mental health resources, click the button below.
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