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.
8/19/2026
CCISD employee, former girls wrestling coach arrested on child sexual assault charge, CCPD says
Wrestling8/19/2026
Former West Lyon Softball Coach Sentenced in Student Sexual Exploitation Case
Softball8/18/2026
Ex-Central Texas softball coach gets 58 years in prison in decades-long child sex assault case
Softball8/18/2026
NJ high school athletic director charged in Bucks peeping case
All Sports8/18/2026
Family of girl who died in freak badminton accident in Maine sues the maker of the racket
Badminton8/18/2026
Prominent N.J. girls wrestling coach investigated for sexual misconduct
Wrestling8/17/2026
Sydney Swans AFL players investigated over alleged sexual assault at Melbourne hotel
Soccer8/17/2026
Nearly 100 RI, CT, and MA Coaches Have Been Disciplined — Most for Sexual Misconduct
All Sports
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.
Agano
Agano is more than just a stuffed horse—he’s a symbol of comfort, hope, and resilience. Designed to provide solace and support, Agano serves as a trusted companion on the journey through hard times toward healing and recovery. Agano is part of a broader initiative to support those who have experienced abuse and misconduct. The following resources, information, and activities can be utilized by youth, young adult and adult survivors, support persons, and professionals throughout difficult times.
Boundary Circles
Having a visual can be helpful when we are imagining our boundaries. Sometimes, it can be hard to decide how close to allow others into our lives, or to know what to share with whom. That’s because relationships are hard, complex, and change over time. Boundary Circles can serve as a tool, a visual, and a worksheet you can use repeatedly to help you discern your boundaries. Take a moment to fill out this Boundary Circles activity and list out the names of those who are in each circle in your life right now. This can be a reflective activity to check and discern what you are sharing with whom and how much access you give to others in your life.
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse — From Listening to Lasting Change: Athlete-Informed Solutions for Safer Sports Environments
This study explores what is needed to prevent the abuse of female athletes. Insights from the nonprofit’s boots-on-the-ground engagement with hundreds of stakeholders across athletic environments and academia internationally, and a comprehensive literature review on safeguarding and abuse prevention, contextualized the results. The “Survivor Stories” of 16 female adult athlete-survivors of abuse in sports highlighted key themes: a lack of understanding of the power imbalances at play, a failure to capture the nuances of sporting communities, and shortcomings in prevention education.
Out of Bounds
Each one-page resource provides an overview of the expert roundtable discussions connected to our Out of Bounds series. Explore the key themes, insights, and takeaways from each conversation, along with prompts and resources to help athletes, parents, coaches, and sport communities continue the discussion beyond the PSAs.
C.A.R.D. Diagrams
#WeRideTogether created the Coach Athlete Relationship Dynamics Diagrams (C.A.R.D. Diagrams) to help coaches, athletes, parents, and bystanders recognize and identify patterns of healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics. These diagrams can be used as a gut check; think about conduct you experience and observe in your sporting community and discern if what is occurring aligns with a caring and supportive coach/athlete relationship. If you are experiencing or observing patterns of power and control, you can find additional information, including confidential helplines, sexual assault reporting procedures, and mental health resources, on our Crisis Resources page.
#WeRideTogether Pledge
The #WeRideTogether Pledge is an example Code of Conduct that includes a set of 10 best practices to help keep sporting environments safe, healthy, and fun for all. Athletes, coaches, staff, volunteers, parents, and other relevant participants should acknowledge and uphold a Code of Conduct. Everyone has a role to play in preventing abuse and creating an environment where all participants can thrive.
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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