SafeSport did not come about by accident, and it did not come about because sports organizations suddenly chose transparency. The U.S. Center for SafeSport was created in 2017 in response to decades of sexual abuse, grooming, and institutional failure in Olympic and amateur sports—failures that were laid bare most publicly by the abuse perpetrated by […]
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Athletics should provide young people with confidence, discipline, and community. Unfortunately, the power and influence that coaches, trainers, and teammates hold can sometimes be misused, leading to devastating abuse. Recently, this issue was underscored in a high-profile case where a New York City private school coach allegedly groomed and raped a student for years. Cases
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After a criminal conviction, survivors are often left feeling sidelined by a justice system that moves forward without fully acknowledging their harm. But one important exception is the victim impact statement—a chance to speak directly to the court or parole board about how the crime affected your life. This statement can be read aloud or
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When a student goes through a Title IX investigation for campus sexual harassment, sexual assault, or dating violence, the final decision can feel like the last word. But under federal law, both the complainant and the respondent have the right to appeal. This appeal process plays a critical role in ensuring that Title IX decisions
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Reporting campus sexual harassment, assault, or stalking is a brave and deeply personal decision. For many students, coming forward is the first step toward reclaiming safety, dignity, and control. But what happens after a report is filed? How do schools respond—and what rights do students have during that process? Title IX is a federal law
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Let’s be honest—college isn’t just about classes and campus life. It’s also a place where lines can get crossed. Sometimes badly. Whether it’s unwanted comments from a professor, pressure from someone you’re dating, or outright sexual assault, navigating these experiences while trying to stay on top of your education is a lot. Add in confusing
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College is supposed to be one of the most exciting times of your life—a fresh start, new friendships, maybe your first real relationship. But what happens when the person you’re dating—the one who’s supposed to care about you—starts to control you, isolate you, or hurt you? It happens more often than most people think. And
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