Our Mission | The Athlete Survivors’ Assist

Our Mission

We believe sports should be safe for all athletes.

Our mission is to bring awareness, accountability, and transparency to sexual violence against athletes at all levels.

Awareness of sexual violence at all levels of sport
Accountability for perpetrators and the institutions that enable them
Transparency so that athletes do not fear retaliation when reporting abuse, and institutions do not cover it up

Who does The Athlete Survivors’ Assist help?

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The Assist was founded by and for athlete survivors. Their stories, strength, and voices are at the heart of everything we do.
We also work with parents/guardians, coaches, service providers, and sports institutions by offering education, trauma-informed training, and prevention tools to create safer sport environments. Our advocacy helps inform state and federal legislation, as well as organizational changes that protect athletes and hold systems accountable.

We center survivor voices and offer community, resources, and trauma-informed support to help athletes reclaim their power and become leaders for change. Find Support. Get Involved.

We guide sports organizations in building safer systems through policy recommendations, education, and accountability practices to prevent abuse before it starts. Learn more.

We empower parents/guardians with the knowledge and tools to recognize warning signs, advocate for safer environments, know their rights and resources, and protect young athletes from harm. Get Resources.

We assist direct service providers of survivors of sexual violence to understand the nuances of sport and how to better serve athlete survivors in their communities. Explore Resources.

Through our Compassionate Coach® training, we teach coaches how to build trust, recognize trauma, and create a culture of care and safety in sport. Learn More.

Our Impact

Together, We Are Changing Sport.

We are driving lasting change in sport by advocating for changes in organizations and systems that make athletic environments safer. We provide educational resources for survivors, allies, parents/guardians, and we offer programs that support coaches and administrators in prioritizing the well-being of athletes and a trauma-informed response to abuse in sport.

Our Impact Our Resources

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Your donation supports survivors, funds sexual abuse prevention education, and helps make sport safer for all athletes.

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Stand with us! Your involvement impacts systems change, raises public awareness, and protects athletes.