Violence Today

No. 4: Violence in sport

Brian Wenn
ISBN 0 642 14748 5 ; ISSN 1032-7894
September 1989

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Abstract

While sporting violence on the part of participants and spectators is less frequent and less severe in Australia than in many countries, it remains grounds for concern. Wenn describes the causes of sports related violence and identifies the major issues, with reference to the findings of the Sport and Recreation Ministers' Council Task Force on Violence in Sport. In discussing strategies to reduce violence, Wenn provides samples from the Codes of Behaviour developed by the Australian Sports Commission and the Drug Offensive. These cover administrators, officials, parents, spectators, coaches, teachers, the media and players.