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MVP Playbooks & Trainer's Guide

Mentors in Violence Prevention Strategies

Sets of MVP playbooks and trainer’s guides are currently available for purchase on a sample basis. Items available include:

For High Schools

- MVP Playbook for High School Males
- MVP Trainer’s Guide for Working With High School Males
- MVP Playbook for High School Females
- MVP Trainer’s Guide for Working With High School Females

For Colleges

- MVP Playbook for College Males
- MVP Trainer’s Guide for Working With College Males
- MVP Playbook for College Females (coming soon)
- MVP Trainer’s Guide for Working With College Females (coming soon)

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NO MORE

NO MORE

NO MORE aims to raise public awareness and engagement around ending domestic violence and sexual assault. Launched in March 2013 by a coalition of leading advocacy groups, service providers, the U.S. Department of Justice, and major corporations, NO MORE is supported by hundreds of national and local groups and by thousands of individuals, organizations, universities, and communities who are using its signature blue symbol to increase visibility for domestic violence and sexual assault.

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Podcast on media coverage of SV/DV

ESPN Radio

Sarah talks to Keri Potts about the role the media plays in covering sexual and partner violence.

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Refuse to Abuse

Seattle Mariners (MLB) & Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

The basics

Refuse To Abuse® is a statewide community education program that helps prevent domestic violence. The program is sponsored by the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Seattle Mariners, with significant assistance from the advertising firm Craters of the Moon. Television, radio, and print public service announcements have been produced featuring prominent Mariners players and managers, including Felix Hernandez, Jamie Moyer, Raul Ibañez, and Kyle Seager. An annual Refuse To Abuse® 5K at Safeco Field draws Mariners fans, runners, walkers, and community supporters, giving a broad audience the chance to join the Mariners and “refuse to abuse.”

Purpose

Refuse To Abuse® aims to raise awareness and help prevent domestic violence. High profile athletes and recognized community leaders are speaking out against domestic violence and asking for a commitment from others in the community to join them.

Why the Mariners are involved

Few professional teams have chosen to take such a public stand against domestic violence. For the past 21 years the Seattle Mariners have done more than just talk about helping raise awareness about this issue, they have stood firm in their leadership role. Having credible, professional male athletes speak out on this issue helps send a powerful message to young people.

About the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV)

WSCADV is a non-profit network of nearly 70 community domestic violence programs. We improve how communities respond to domestic violence and work to create a social intolerance for abuse. 

Attachment: Refuse To Abuse.pdf

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Run Through Bullying Campaign

Arizona Cardinals & Stomp Out Bullying

Partnership includes engagement in My Cause, My Cleats where Cardinals running back David Johnson’s cleats told the story of his being bullied as a child and his work with STOMP OUT Bullying to help other kids going through the same experience. Running Back David Johnson also met with 80 students from Phoenix and Glendale after practice to begin his “Run Thru Bullying” campaign. Johnson, who told the kids his own story of being bullied, will spend the next six-to-eight weeks raising awareness for the issue.

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Safe4Athletes Organization

Safe4Athletes

Safe4Athlete's mission is to advocate for athlete welfare where every athlete is provided a safe and positive environment free of abuse, bullying and harassment.

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SafeSport Policies and Procedures

US Center for SafeSport

Acces links to SafeSport's Code, Practices and Procedures, and Supplementary rules as well as resources for the resoluation and arbitration process.

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SafeSport Resources and Publications

US Center for SafeSport

Access the US Center for SafeSport catalog of resources here, including (but not limited to) guides on navigating SafeSport's policies and procedures, statement of rights, and a glossary of terms.

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Shelter Renovation Partnership

Green Bay Packers (NFL) & Golden House

The Green Bay Packers (NFL) partnered with Golden House to help renovate two of the five rooms at the shelter in 2016. 

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Staff DV/SV Education Program - Year 1

NFL

This education program was developed and implemented by the NFL for all NFL and assoicated club staff, athletes, and coaches to address SV/DV. 

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Staff DV/SV Education Program - Year 2

NFL

This program was developed and implemented by the NFL in year 2 (2016) to provide education to NFL and associated club staff, athletes, and coaches about DV/SV and DUI. 

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Teen Workshop with Lady Texans

Houston Texans (NFL) & Houston Area Women's Center

Lady Texans hosted an afternoon event at the Texans teen room with our Violence Prevention Educators Maria Espana and Sissel Carlson from the Houston Area Women's Shelter in 2017. The Lady Texans spend the afternoon in an interactive workshop with the teens talking about healthy versus unhealthy relationships. In addition to donating gift cards and inspirational journals for the teens, the Lady Texans generously gave $2,500 to the Houston Area Women's Center.

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Unsilence the Violence PSA

Nashville Predators (NHL) & MEND

PSA that features NHL players who are speaking out against violence against women. Played during the 2017 NHL regularly season and Stanley Cup. 

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US Center for SafeSport

US Center for SafeSport

Athletes will perform better, soar higher, and get more from sport if they feel safe. SafeSport seeks to create a healthy, supportive environment for all participants. Through education, resources, and training, we help members of the sport community recognize, reduce, and respond to misconduct in sport. 

The Center has two offices, each with distinct roles in helping to create a safe, strengthening environment for athletes.

Education & Outreach Office

• Administers national programming to promote respect and prevent abuse
• Raises awareness of issues
• Provides educational materials and resources

Response & Resolution Office

• Investigates and resolves alleged violations of the SafeSport Code for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement
• Uses neutral and independent investigators and arbitrators in its processes
• Gathers and analyzes data that is used to improve awareness and prevention programs

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