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An effective approach for preventing violence through sport
Our Watch and RMIT University have developed an evidence guide to help sporting organisations play an effective role in preventing gender-based violence. The guide outlines 10 key elements of an effective approach.
A team effort: Sports evidence guide
Ten elements to prevent violence through sport
These elements provide practical and measurable components that support sporting organisations to prevent gender-based violence. The elements are:
address the gendered drivers of gender-based violence
adopt a whole-of-sport approach
ensure meaningful involvement of women and girls
implement appropriate responses to incidents of disrespect and violence against women
be values driven
be underpinned by long-term planning, vision and resourcing
be evidence led
integrate evaluation from the outset
consider context, difference and diversity in the sporting organisation and wider community
work collaboratively to develop and share resources.
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The Sport implementation guide provides a step-by-step approach to prevent gender-based violence.
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These standards focus on what you can do with your staff and stakeholders to address gender-based violence in a sports context.