Research documents that discrimination and harassment directed toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals are ongoing and prevalent in the workplaces in the United States. An exploratory study to identify athletic trainer's attitudes and beliefs about bullying and harassment of LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace will be the impetus for attendees to self-reflect on their own biases and treatment towards those who identify with that population. Professionalism and patient-centered care will be addressed to better understand how athletic trainers can be ally's in their workplace.

Sexual harassment is a growing concern in all settings. Athletic trainers should feel safe in their jobs. Athletic training students should feel safe in their programs, in both didactic or clinical settings. Furthermore, patients should experience a safe space while under the care of an athletic trainer. While the CAATE, BOC, and NATA have standards and a Code of Ethics to keep the student, patients, and practitioners safe, recent developments demonstrate that there is something missing from education and/or understanding what constitutes sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment is a growing concern in all settings. Athletic trainers should feel safe in their jobs. Athletic training students should feel safe in their programs, in both didactic or clinical settings. Furthermore, patients should experience a safe space while under the care of an athletic trainer. While the CAATE, BOC, and NATA have standards and a Code of Ethics to keep the student, patients, and practitioners safe, recent developments demonstrate that there is something missing from education and/or understanding what constitutes sexual harassment. Additionally, it is imperative that practitioners and students understand how to protect themselves as well as where to report issues that may occur.