Advocates
Want to bring Athletes As Leaders to your community?
A violence prevention advocate can partner with a school or athletic organization to implement the program. Advocates provide training, support & coordination for program implementation.
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What is the connection to sexual assault prevention? Read Background Information.
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How do I get started? Everything advocates need to know is in our step-by-step Implementation Guide and the Training for Advocates.
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Everyone plays a role in prevention! In an all-gender setting, it is important for ALL genders to participate in a violence prevention program. In conjunction with Athletes As Leaders, we recommend implementing a program with intentional efforts to engage men & boys' teams, such as CBIM.
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The school or athletic organization also has an important role in prevention. Our Recommended Policies will help you get started.
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Pre-Season: Recruit mentors to facilitate the program. Find a good fit. Offer training for mentors.
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Pre-Season: Offer training for coaches (see Information for Coaches and Season Planning Form). Send home Parent Letter to the parents & caregivers of athletes.
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Help mentors administer the Pre-Survey with Athletes.
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During the Season: Support mentors while they are facilitating The Program.
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End of the Season: Help mentors administer the Post Survey with athletes.