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Coaching Boys Into Men

Coaching Boys Into Men (CBIM) is an evidence-based violence prevention program designed to empower high school coaches to teach their male athletes skills that promote healthy relationships and respect, and support athlete well-being. Through twelve impactful 15-minute weekly discussions designed to be incorporated into routine practice schedules, CBIM Coaches facilitate engaging discussions using the CBIM Card Series as a structured guide. CBIM has been implemented in all 50 states and more than 10 countries.

In Oklahoma, approximately 1 in 7 Oklahoma public high school students have experienced dating violence.

  • Foster positive character development and leadership qualities in athletes.
  • Support athlete well-being on and off the field.
  • Cultivate strong, trust-based, and healthy relationships between coaches and athletes, grounded in mutual respect.
  • Create a safe and supportive environment for open, judgment-free conversations.
  • Champion respect, nonviolence, and integrity on and off the field.

Athletes who participated in the program:

  • Increased their knowledge and ability to recognize abusive behaviors,
  • Were significantly more likely to intervene when witnessing abuse or disrespect among their peers, and
  • Reported a reduction in perpetration of abusive behaviors.

  • No cost to participate; all materials provided during coach training.
  • Open to coaches of boys’ athletic teams ages 12 to 18.
  • Small time commitment:
    • Training is 3 hours of in-person instruction and a 45-minute online course.
    • Program is conducted 15 minutes per week over 12 weeks.
  • Evaluation tools provided to assess how well it is working.

211 - Oklahoma Statewide Resource Assistance

Call 2-1-1
Text your zip code to 898-211
Text "HELP" to (877) 836-2111

Heartline 2-1-1 (includes live chat)
Eastern Oklahoma 2-1-1 (includes live chat)

211 is a 24/7 free service available to all Oklahomans across 77 counties. Through a direct phone call, live chat, text message or online search, certified resource specialists connect people across the state who need help identifying support and services in their area. 

SafeLine

Phone: 1-800-522-SAFE (7233)

The SafeLine is confidential and accessible 24 hours a day/365 days a year for Oklahomans seeking help or information about domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking in over 150 languages.

988 Mental Health Lifeline

Oklahoma's Mental Health Lifeline: 988

Love is Respect – National Dating Abuse Helpline

Phone: 1-866-331-9474
1-866-331-8453 (TTY)
Text “LOVEIS” to 22522

Love is Respect, operating the National Dating Abuse Helpline, offers real time chat, one-on-one support, information, and advocacy for youth who are experiencing dating abuse. Support is available 24 hours a day/365 days a year over text or phone, which offers translation services.

FindHelp

FindHelp is a free web-based platform to find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, advocacy and legal aid, health care, and more.

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Injury Prevention Service
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Suite 1702
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406

Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Injury Prevention Service
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK

Telephone: (405) 426-8440
Fax: (405) 900-7588
Email: injury@health.ok.gov