Many men in relationships treat their partners with the respect they deserve, and they would never dream of being emotionally or physically abusive towards them. Unfortunately, some men don’t share this outlook. Do you ever hear other men talking about beating, or verbally abusing their wives or girlfriends? Criticising your...
Archives: December 2012
Controlled purchase operations to tackle underage drinking
Most establishments that sell alcohol are law abiding and would never serve anyone who is, or appears to be, underage. Unfortunately, there are still some unethical business owners who are prepared to turn a blind eye and serve people who are under the age of 18. The fact that alcohol...
Toxic friendships and how they can affect our kids
The phrase ‘peer pressure’ is often used in the context of youth violence and crime. Many people talk about teenagers falling in with ‘the wrong crowd’. But what does this really mean and how can we avoid it from happening? Our need to belong and connect with others lies at...
Violence at Sporting Events
There are a lot of positive things that come out of sport. Self-discipline, teamwork, loyalty, dedication and learning to be a good winner/loser are all valuable lessons we can learn. Unfortunately, there’s a less glamorous side to sport, with a growing trend of violent incidents both on and off field....