Everything You Need
to Take Action
16 downloadable tools across 4 audiences — from pledge cards for athletes to policy templates for administrators. All grounded in the frameworks from the Stop Youth Violence wing.
For Coaches
4 ResourcesTeam Culture Audit Checklist
PDF Checklist12-question self-assessment to identify hazing risk factors and culture gaps in your program
De-Escalation Protocol Card
Reference CardLaminated-ready 6-step de-escalation framework for coaches to reference in the moment
Hazing Prevention Framework
Activity Guide5 role-play scenarios for team meetings to build bystander intervention skills
Violence Warning Signs Reference
Reference CardStandardized reference card for coaches: behavioral and environmental warning signs to watch for.
For Parents
4 ResourcesParent Sideline Standards Card
Reference CardPocket-sized reference card with the 5 sideline behavior standards for positive sports parents
Parent Warning Signs Checklist
PDF Checklist8 behavioral warning signs that your athlete may be experiencing hazing or violence
Conversation Starter Guide
PDF GuideScripts for three difficult conversations: suspected hazing, witnessed fight, athlete as perpetrator
Reporting Flowchart
InfographicStep-by-step visual guide for what to do when you see or hear about violence in your child's program
For Athletes
4 Resources5D Bystander Model Wallet Card
Reference CardWallet-sized reference card with the Direct, Distract, Delegate, Delay, Document framework
Hazing Refusal Scripts
PDF GuideFour ready-to-use scripts for refusing hazing participation in common pressure situations
Anti-Violence Pledge Card
Pledge CardPrintable pledge card for athletes to sign committing to a violence-free team culture
De-Escalation Practice Scenarios
Activity Guide5 real-world scenarios with guided de-escalation responses for athlete self-study
For Administrators
4 ResourcesAnti-Hazing Policy Template
PDF TemplateComplete policy template with all 6 required components, ready to adapt for your institution
State Hazing Law Reference Guide
PDF Reference18-state hazing law summary with statute references and penalty ranges for quick compliance review
Incident Response Protocol
PDF Checklist8-step incident response checklist with documentation requirements and notification timelines
Spectator Conduct Policy Template
PDF TemplateReady-to-use spectator code of conduct with ejection protocol and parent acknowledgment form
Trusted External Organizations
These organizations provide additional research, tools, and support for violence prevention in youth sports.
StopHazing.org
The leading national resource on hazing prevention, research, and state law tracking
NFHS Sportsmanship Resources
National Federation of State High School Associations resources on sportsmanship and hazing prevention
US Center for SafeSport
Federal authority on abuse prevention in sports — includes hazing and physical violence resources
Positive Coaching Alliance
Research-based tools for building positive youth sports cultures that prevent violence
NSCA Sport Safety Resources
National Safety Council resources on violence prevention in youth athletic programs
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 — free, 24/7 crisis support for young people experiencing any form of abuse or violence
Go Deeper in the Academy
These Academy chapters provide the full curriculum behind the frameworks introduced in this wing.
Building Team Culture
Foundational frameworks for creating environments where hazing cannot take root
Conflict Resolution in Youth Sports
Practical tools for coaches and administrators to resolve conflicts before they escalate
Parent Engagement & Sideline Behavior
Strategies for transforming parent spectators from risk factors into program assets
Athlete Leadership Development
Building the bystander courage and peer leadership that prevents violence from within
Legal Compliance for Athletic Programs
Liability, mandatory reporting, and policy frameworks for administrators