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NRL: Take a zero tolerance approach on domestic violence

Earlier this month, prominent Rugby League player Shaun Kenny-Dowall was charged with a number of domestic violence offences.1 Yet he still hasn't been stood down.2

Domestic violence is at epidemic levels in our country. If we are going to change that, we need strong leadership across our community, showing that domestic violence will never be tolerated. 

It's time the NRL instituted a zero tolerance approach on domestic violence - that means automatically standing down any player charged with domestic violence offences until legal proceedings against them are completed, and instituting an automatic, immediate ban on any player found guilty of domestic violence.

The NRL say they closely monitor the opinions of fans. Can you join the campaign and help show them that fans - and the Australian public - demand better?

-If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, you can get 24/7 support by calling 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732. If you are in danger, call 000.-

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Domestic violence experts, and even the NSW Premier have spoken out about the need for the NRL to take stronger action on this issue -- calling on the body to send a strong message by standing down players in this situation until cases such as this are resolved.3

Earlier this year, three NRL players were stood down by their club after they were charged with the supply of cocaine.4 In November last year, the Rabbitohs stood down another NRL player after charges were laid over an alleged domestic assault.5 Yet  the Sydney Roosters have made clear to media that Kenny-Dowall has not been stood down over the numerous domestic violence related charges.

It's time the NRL instituted a zero tolerance policy on domestic violence. 

-References-

1. Roosters star Shaun Kenny-Dowall charged with domestic violence offences against former partner Peris, Daily Telegraph, 18 July 2015.

2. NRL called on to formally suspend players charged with domestic violence offences, ABC, 22 July 2015.

3. NSW Premier calls on NRL to send strong message against domestic violence to players, Ninemsn, 19 July 2015.

4. Titans stand players down named in cocaine investigation, Gold Coast Bulletin, 2 February 2015.

5. South Sydney Rabbitohs stand down Cody Walker after domestic assault charge, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 November 2014.

 

To the NRL,

We urge you to institute a zero tolerance policy on domestic violence, and stand down any player charged with domestic violence offences until their legal proceedings are resolved.

We also call on you to institute an automatic, immediate ban on any player found guilty of domestic violence.

Signed,

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Paul , 3444  /  signed 2015-07-24 19:11:08 +1000
"This matters to me because I want my sons to grow up knowing right from wrong. It is wrong to hit and intimidate women. The women need our support and the perpetrators need our help too! We have to take a stand and we have to stop sweeping cases like Shaun’s under the carpet"
Renee , 4220  /  signed 2015-07-24 19:10:57 +1000
Naomi , 2131  /  signed 2015-07-24 19:09:55 +1000
Sue , 2282  /  signed 2015-07-24 19:01:57 +1000
"Ignoring famous sports people who are involved in domestic violence shows young people that other people are less important than sport, and sends very wrong messages to them."
Debra , 3463  /  signed 2015-07-24 19:00:32 +1000
Susan , 5083  /  signed 2015-07-24 18:57:05 +1000
Judy , 2444  /  signed 2015-07-24 18:52:03 +1000
mitra , 2630  /  signed 2015-07-24 18:50:06 +1000
"This should not be happening. Domestic violence happens all too often and so many get away with this disgusting behaviour. This needs to stop."
Peter , 2360  /  signed 2015-07-24 18:47:49 +1000
Melinda , 4310  /  signed 2015-07-24 18:43:17 +1000
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