POSITION STATEMENTS
July 8, 2024
Olympics: Sex Offenders Have No Place at the Games
Survivor-led Groups Call for Disqualification of Athlete Sex Offender From Paris 2024 Content Warning/Advisory: This statement mentions sexual assault, rape, and the abuser’s name. (Nyon,…
April 24, 2024
*TRAUMA WARNING* DOJ Settles with Nassar Survivors, Concluding Final Legal Case Over FBI Misconduct
TRAUMA WARNING: DOJ Settles with Nassar Survivors, Concluding Final Legal Case Over FBI Misconduct In a culmination of a two-year-long lawsuit, the U.S. Department of…
April 1, 2024
Empowering Athletes Through Education: The Army of Survivors Leads Initiatives for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
MICHIGAN (April 1, 2024) – As the nation observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) this April, The Army of Survivors (TAOS) is steadfast in its…
March 28, 2024
THE ARMY OF SURVIVORS RELEASES 2023 IMPACT REPORT
Report Showcases Legislative Triumphs, Groundbreaking Trauma-Informed Initiatives, and International Reach. MICHIGAN (March 25, 2024) – The Army of Survivors (TAOS), a leading global organization dedicated…
March 21, 2024
The Army of Survivors Commends Grace French for Her Advocacy at Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Safety in U.S. Athletics
Washington, D.C. (March 21, 2024) Yesterday, Grace French, President and Founder of The Army of Survivors (TAOS), stood before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Consumer…
MARCH 20, 2024 Thank you to Chairman Hickenlooper, Ranking Member Blackburn, and the other Subcommittee Members for inviting me to speak today to offer my…
March 7, 2024
Statement on the final report of the Commission on the State of US Olympics and Paralympics
Grace French The Army of Survivors (TAOS) Founder and President Statement on the final report of the Commission on the State of US Olympics and…
December 15, 2023
The Army of Survivors Statement on MSU’s Decision to Release Documents Related to the Investigation of Now Imprisoned Former MSU Doctor
Content warning: Mention of sexual abuse and abuser name. Lansing, Michigan (December 15, 2023) – Following today’s announcement of the Michigan State University (MSU) Board…
September 12, 2023
The Army of Survivors Demands Accountability Amidst Disturbing Allegations Against Michigan State University’s Head Football Coach
MICHIGAN (September 12, 2023) - In response to the disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct against Mel Tucker, the head football coach at Michigan State University…
Michigan (Sept 6, 2023) -The Army of Survivors stands with and supports Jenni Hermoso and Spain’s Women's National Football Team. The ongoing mistreatment by Luis…
MICHIGAN (August 4, 2023) - With the trial of former SJSU Athletic trainer, Scott Shaw, ending in a mistrial, The Army of Survivors (TAOS) publicly…
January 31, 2023
The Army of Survivors Releases 2022 Impact Report
The Army of Survivors, the only national organization specializing in the advocacy for and support of athlete survivors of sexual violence in sports, released its…
November 15, 2022
TAOS Announces Awareness & Education Day on the Hill
The Army of Survivors, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end sexual violence against athletes, announced today that it will hold an Awareness and…
October 4, 2022
Statement on Investigative Report into NWSL
On Monday, Oct. 4, the findings of an investigative report into the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) revealed a culture of sexual, verbal, and emotional…
September 22, 2022
Statement on the Michigan Court of Appeals Ruling Regarding Kathie Klages (UPDATED)
Update (Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022): On Sept. 21, 2022, the Michigan Supreme Court turned down an appeal and announced it will not reinstate the conviction…