OUR MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
“We impact generations and invest with intention”
Mission
Open Door Abuse Awareness Prevention (ODAAP)’s mission is to reduce violence and foster safer communities by equipping young people, coaches, educators, and community leaders with trauma-informed skills and resources. Through programs that combine sports, education, and social-emotional learning, ODAAP aims to empower individuals to recognize and address the impact of early childhood trauma, build positive relationships, and develop the resilience needed to thrive. By addressing the root causes of violence and promoting understanding, ODAAP seeks to create a culture of respect, empathy, and proactive violence prevention.
Vision
● Changing social norms by challenging the attitudes and behaviors of bystanders
● Building generations of impactful leaders and positive role models
● Breaking the cycle of generational patterns of abuse and violence to create a movement of prevention
Values
● We believe in social justice for EVERYONE
● We believe it is important to use a trauma informed approach in our outreach.
● We recognize that relationships play a huge part in prevention built on genuine concern and consistency.