11/27/2023
Lasso Safe believes that trauma-informed monitoring of athlete experiences can recognize the spectrum of well to abusive sports environments. How many incidents could have been prevented if NMSU athlete-students regularly rated these statements?
WELL
My team culture informs me on and respects personal boundaries. If I report a boundary violation, I can remain anonymous, and I know my personal information is protected.
I know there is no tolerance for inappropriate behavior on my team and I can report it. This includes treatment such as public humiliation, threats, intimidation and unwanted touch.
CONCERN
Sometimes I see questionable behavior and I don’t feel comfortable reporting it; some reasons may be that I don’t know how, I don’t think it will make a difference or I fear identification and retaliation.
I feel dependent on my team’s authority figures and put their approval before my own.
ABUSE
My team’s authority figures often use their power through pressures and demands to control me or my teammates; or they let my teammates treat each other this way. This can happen in person or online. I don’t feel comfortable speaking up.
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