70. A NEW SPIN ON 'FOOTY TRAINING' - TAKING SEXUAL ASSAULT TALKS TO THE AFL

Abstract

RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOURS: PEOPLE IN SPORT - ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT - was a presentation that was developed by Dr Angela Williams and Patrick Tidmarsh in conjunction with the Statewide Steering Committee to Reduce Sexual Assault, (established by the Chief Commissioner of Police in Victoria, Christine Nixon), to address the issue of sexual assault in the broader community. The education package was the first element to be implemented of a broader policy to be announced later this year.

The package was designed to best educate men in our community whilst identifying specific needs of AFL elite players. It aimed to air the topics of sexual assault, violence against women and respectful behaviours. The education package was delivered to every club from May through to August 2005.

Education of our community on these issues is extremely important and essential to cultural change. This discussion will address one effective way of educating our community as it looks more specifically at educating men on these topics.

Style and content of education package

What the education package covers

Identifiable risk factors and scenarios

Assessments and evaluations

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