Stop The Coward Punch

Education

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Stop the Coward Punch Campaign has partnered with not-for-profit education firm Cool.org to provide educational resources to our community of educators, community leaders, teachers, parents, and students.

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Our Education Program

The suite of educational resources, available free of charge, aims to bring about positive mindset and behaviour change through the support of young people with strategies and age-appropriate information that highlights the impacts of unnecessary and cowardly acts of violence.

Through use of these educational resources’ educators and leaders can support young people to make positive behavioural and mindset changes that help to prevent coward punch occurrences in the future, and in turn, help to save lives.

Violence in Sport

“No Room for Violence in Footy” is a Coward Punch online educational module intended for all leagues experiencing violence in their sport. Currently designed for AFL, this adaptable module outlines information on the Coward Punch Campaign, AFL rules and regulations on violence, and the legal ramifications of coward punch assaults on and off the field.

“No Room for Violence in Footy” will teach players how to be in control of their anger and aggression on the footy field and off it. It explores the consequences of violent conduct, from reportable offences to criminal charges and life-destroying personal consequences for the perpetrator, victim and their families and friends. Participants will also develop strategies for preventing violent outbursts.

  • AFL rules regarding violent conduct and reportable offences
  • Criminal laws relating to violence, including Coward Punch laws
  • Statistics about Coward Punches
  • The Consequences of violence, including short and long-term medical conditions
  • How to manage anger and frustration
  • How to de-escalate others to prevent violent incidents

Course Length

“No Room for Violence in Footy” online course takes 45 – 60 mins and operates under a multiple-choice questionnaire at the conclusion of section.

Device Responsive

This format has been designed to be completed by an individual online via a smartphone, tablet or laptop/PC.

Certificate of Completion

This individual online course is currently used in various league tribunals as a mandatory resource for players found guilty of violent offences. The course allows the player to download a completion certificate at the successful conclusion of the module, which is then forwarded by the player to league administration to confirm they have fulfilled their tribunal obligation.

Group Workshop Format

“No Room for Violence in Footy” has also been created in a group presentation / workshop format to generate valuable discussion in a team environment. This workshop presentation is also effective in educating junior players or larger groups on the ramifications of violence in sport.

Should you require further information or wish to utilize these resources in your sport, please contact Hayley Panteli at hayleyp@cowardpunchcampaign.com

Coward Punch Education caters for secondary school students in years 7 – 10 and includes the following curriculum areas and themes:

Science

Forces and biology, specifically bodily systems engaged in anger, and the trauma and permanent damage inflicted by Coward Punch occurrences

Drama

Elements of drama and the theatrical conventions used in the Stop the Coward Punch campaign

Media & Art

Culture jamming and portfolio development and activism through art

Health and Physical Education

Roles of bystanders and upstanders in preventing violence, non-violent strategies to manage anger and de-escalate violence, personal responsibility, and the meaning of toughness

English

Perspectives of violence and Coward Punch occurrences and the purpose and impact of language and symbolism in the Stop the Coward Punch Campaign

Civic and Citizenship

Australia’s Coward Punch laws and how they came to be, how Australian court systems work, and penalties for perpetrators of Coward Punch assaults

Stop the Coward Punch & Cool.org have also developed a range of resources to support teachers, families, and communities to help young people learn about and eradicate the Coward Punch. This includes:

  • Age-appropriate introductory workshops for students to improve awareness of Coward Punch assaults
  • A Facilitation Guide outlining recommendations and strategies for implementing a whole community approach to stakeholder engagement and implementation.
  • A Take-It-Home Resource Pack for parents and carers.
  • A Two-hour course for teachers, interested community members, and parents/carers aimed at improving understanding about risk and protective factors for violent behaviours and effective responses to young people; and
  • One-on-one workshops to support students who are exhibiting aggressive behaviours.

To access the curriculum, visit the links to the appropriate units and resources below.

STOP the Coward Punch: Supporting Resources

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STOP the Coward Punch: Civics and Citizenship - Years 7 to 10

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STOP the Coward Punch: HPE - Years 7 & 8

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STOP the Coward Punch: HPE - Years 9 & 10

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STOP the Coward Punch: Science - Years 9 & 10

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STOP the Coward Punch: The Arts - Years 7 to 10

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STOP the Coward Punch: HPE - Years 9 & 10

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Head to https://www.cool.org/ and view the Coward Punch lessons online now!

Together, we can Stop the Coward Punch!

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