Life Sentence

“Life Sentence” gives the audience a visible symbol of a rock representing the invisible burden survivors carry after experiencing abuse. The video prompts the audience to consider and reflect upon the unseen, long-lasting, and pervasive impacts of trauma and calls to action on how everyone can better support survivors.

Roundtable Highlights

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Show Notes:

Caroline Culbertson hosts Jenna Almonte, Natasha de Silva, and Bobby Click in unpacking the themes and topics of the survivor experience elicited in “Life Sentence.” The subject matter experts discuss the long-term aftermath of abuse for survivors personally, relationally, in sports, in the workplace, at school, and within society. From parenting, creating safe spaces, and attention to diverse and marginalized groups, tangible anecdotes and frameworks are provided to empower and support survivors.

00:40 - 05:37
Trauma Doesn't End When Abuse Does
05:37 - 13:43
Support and Safe Environments
13:43 - 27:59
Role of Parents
27:59 - 34:13
Effective Systems
34:13 - 43:42
Underrepresented Communities
43:42 - 47:47
Online Communication
47:47 - 51:50
Need for Consistency
51:50 - 57:40
Costs of Institutional Failures
57:40 - 59:59
Athlete Rights
59:59 - 1:06:24
Healthy Relationships
1:06:24 - 1:12:32
Education and Awareness
1:12:32 - 1:25:28
What's Missing?
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Meet Our Experts

Meet the dedicated individuals supporting our mission.
Jennifer Almonte
Natasha de Silva
Bobby Click

Supporting Information and Resources

Navigating Trust: Identifying Safe Adults in Your Circle
Response and Reporting Guide
Role Play Scenario: Athlete to Athletic Staff
Best Practice Guidelines for Parent and Coach Communication
Behind the Message: How Online Communication Facilitates Grooming
Safeguarding Essentials Template (SET) Package
Hiring Best Practices
Risk Assessment Mapping Exercise
Coach Athlete Pledge
Universal Declaration of Player Rights
Watch the Series

Out of Bounds

It's Not Just a Ride Home
Stop Asking
W.T.F. – Wait, That’s Fair?

Get Support with Agano

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