Kerryn Boogaard Kerryn Boogaard
Beverly Goldsmith Beverly Goldsmith
Zoe Bingley-Pullin Zoe Bingley-Pullin

AFL unveils DVD against family violence:

The AFL hopes to curb violence against women with a DVD featuring stars of the game that will be shown to thousands of young footballers across the country.
By AAP
Date: February 16 2012
Editor Rating:
786886-andrew-demetriou

Current and former football identities will be involved in helping teach young men to better understand the different forms of domestic violence and promote respectful relationships.

AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou and Victorian Crime Prevention Minister Andrew McIntosh launched the DVD program, entitled Tackling the Tackle: Respect is for Everyone, in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Mr MacIntosh said one in four children in Australia were exposed to violence within their families.

"If we don't address the issue of family violence it will create inter-generational crime, and lead no doubt to substance abuse, problems in relation to housing, mental illness and of course inter-generational violence, a significant driver of crime," he said.

"We want to spread the message that violence against women will not be tolerated."

Former Melbourne player Russell Robertson hosts the program, which also features current AFL players including Harry O'Brien and Tom Scully, as well as Kangaroos coach Brad Scott.

"As a man that has three sisters ... hearing all the facts, it astounded me that my sisters have to live in a world where they live in fear sometimes," Robertson said of his decision to support the DVD.

Mr Demetriou said he hoped the program would drive conversation on the issue and shift attitudes towards family violence among young people.

"As a large, diverse and vibrant community, the AFL believes it has a significant role to play in encouraging and promoting respectful relationships," he said.

The DVD will initially be shown to young men at 1100 football clubs across Victoria in the coming months, with a nationwide distribution set to follow.

Share This Tweet This Email To Friend
Recent Comments
1 Total Comments
Beverly says: 2012 02 16
Rating:

What an enlightened approach to use these male role models to appeal to those misguided people who would see violence as evidence of ‘superiority’.

View All Comments
Post a Comment
* your email address will not appear

Please enter the word you see in the image below:


Post a Comment
* your email address will not appear

Please enter the word you see in the image below:33343


Your Comment has been posted
Cry babies

Dry your eyes!
The newest additions are on their way from the Babies who cry real tears!

Shipping-containers-freight-wallpaper-preview

Latest Tech Used In Shipping Containers
Read how the shipping industry has revolutionised

Motherpedia cover-2

Win 1 set of a 4-book hardcover illustrated boxed set
Barbara Murray’s new 4-book Sound Stories is perfect for parents and educators and could assist with NAPLAN results

Motherpedia cover (4)

Where to celebrate Oktoberfest Australia
Get ready for this celebration!

Motherpedia cover-4

A Fortnight of Foodie Experiences at East Village
A taste of East Village. What's in it for me?

Globber my too fix up cover

We Try: Globber My TOO Fix Up
A scooter that grows with your child

Throw a winning cricket pitch

3 Steps to a Winning Backyard Cricket Pitch
Ex-Adelaide Oval legend curator Les Burdett shares his tips for getting your backyard cricket pitch test match ready this summer

A bike that follows your kids life cycle - motherpedia - cover

A Bike That Follows Your Kids Life Cycle
Check out the Bunzi 2-in-1 gradual balance bike!

Moonlight lifestyle

Moonlight Cinema to bring…
Moonlight Cinema announces brand new Western Sydney venue

Screen shot 2019-11-26 at 8.29.12 am

Your Magical Christmas Wonderland…
Adventure park is about to light up the night sky with its "Christmas Festival of Lights"

Screen shot 2019-11-21 at 11.11.36 am

The Preston Market Gets…
It's time to feel pumped up for the holiday season!

Bruno-kelzer-zqzuigxcvrq-unsplash

Bunnings team members get…
Help raise funds by buying a snag or donating at your local store.