Ending Sexual Harassment and Assault in Trail and Ultrarunning Communities: Survivor-Centered Strategies for Systemic Change (Routledge Focus on Sport, Culture and Society)

Ending Sexual Harassment and Assault in Trail and Ultrarunning Communities examines how collective accountability can help prevention of sexual harassment and assault (SHSA) within trail running and other outdoor sports, while fostering communities built on a culture of safety, equity, and shared responsibility. Drawing on academic research, lived experience, and practice the book bridges theory and practice to demonstrate how meaningful change is possible and inspire action across trail and ultrarunning and outdoor sport communities.Grounded in action research, it explores participatory methodologies that help communities better understand challenges, engage diverse perspectives, and develop solutions that reflect their unique contexts.Through six interconnected chapters, readers will discover case studies from trail and ultrarunning communities, survivor-centered narratives, research-informed analyses, and examples of policies, practices, and frameworks that support cultural and orga