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Healthy Relationships & Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention

Healthy Relationships & Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention

Our approach to sexual assault prevention and healthy relationship education is built specifically for the unique social dynamics of athletic teams. We move beyond generic compliance training to deliver culturally relevant, trauma informed workshops that resonate with athletes and staff alike. By centering the athlete experience, we create an environment where accountability and respect become core team values.

Focus Areas

  • Consent and boundaries in athletic contexts
  • Bystander intervention and peer accountability
  • Navigating power dynamics and social influence
  • Building a culture of mutual respect

Anti-Bullying & Anti-Hazing Awareness & Prevention

By centering real team dynamics and lived experiences, we help athletes and staff name behaviors that are often minimized, understand their impact, and take action to prevent bullying and hazing before they escalate or become normalized.

Focus Areas

  • Recognizing bullying and hazing behaviors, including subtle and normalized practices
  • Understanding power, hierarchy, and group dynamics
  • Bystander intervention and collective responsibility
  • Building inclusive team cultures rooted in respect and belonging

..Facilitator, Ricardhy Grandoit speaks with Newburyport High School students… Wicked Local Staff Photo / David Solo Wicked Local, Photo Credit

We leverage the bystander model to prevention to help create team dynamics that create support, accountability, and facilitate healthy relationships

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Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are an American professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri, with minor league academies in the Dominican Republic. The Royals boast many notable achievements, including multiple division titles and World Series championships. In the realm of baseball, the Royals are known as trailblazers in driving social programs, including player education and community engagement.

Testimonial

The Team in-person presentations on the annual prevention and awareness education concerning the League’s Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse policies for the Royals staff and minor league players were exceptional in content and delivery. The presenters’ ability to conduct these sessions with profound insight and engagement, in both English and Spanish, demonstrated a deep level of understanding not only of the topic but also in ensuring culturally relevant content. Their timely communication and flexibility in accommodating our schedule and needs ensured a seamless experience. The presentations were not only informative but also highly interactive, fostering an environment conducive to learning and discussion. The knowledge of Elevate Impact’s facilitators regarding MLB policies and the culture of our players and staff was evident in every aspect of their engagement with us. We look forward to future engagements with Elevate Impact and recommend their services to any organization seeking thoughtful and comprehensive presentations on staff and player education topics.

Matt Marasco

Director of Staff & Player Engagement, Kansas City Royals