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Be The
Change
There are many ways to prevent sexual abuse and to support survivors in our community.
It starts with you.
It starts with you.
5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Make Your Barn Safer
Preventing abuse can feel like a daunting and overwhelming task. But there are simple things everyone can do to make the barn a safe space for riders and trainers alike.
What to Say When a Survivor Discloses their Abuse to You
You may be unsure how to respond to someone who discloses that they’ve been sexually assaulted to you. Being there as a trusted ally is an incredibly important and difficult role. These tips can help you navigate the disclosure conversation with care and compassion.
How to Report Abuse
You have options. Whether you just need to talk to someone confidentially or you're ready to make a formal complaint, there are resources and people standing by 24/7 to help.
Self Care for Survivor Supporters
Supporting a survivor can bring up memories of past trauma and feelings of helplessness, anger, fear and sadness. It's imperative that you take care of yourself when taking on a caretaker role.
Campus Advocate Program
Help us eliminate sexual misconduct in sport on your college campus. Join the #WeRideTogether Campus Advocate team today!
Mental Health Resources
A growing number of mental health resources are available through both national equestrian federations and non-profit organizations to provide support to survivors and the people around them. Take advantage of these resources—they’re here to help.
Pledge to Keep Athletes Safe
The intent of this document, created in conjunction with Darkness to Light, is to provide coaches with a set of tools that can aid in upholding the highest standards of intentional integrity in sport. Please use and adapt the content in this document to facilitate important conversations and communicate expectations among your athletes, parents, and supporting staff in order to proactively keep athletes safe.
In addition to the document, you can also use the supporting social media assets that outline best practices as a way to communicate expectations and foster healthy environments in sport.
In addition to the document, you can also use the supporting social media assets that outline best practices as a way to communicate expectations and foster healthy environments in sport.
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