The prevention of violence

Question 1

Strategies to prevent violence in sport (6 things)

Answer 1

1. Rule changes to minimise violent situations
2. Punishment to deter violence
3. Education on fair play and how to control emotions
4. More effective officiating to maintain control of the event
5. Technology for fairer outcome to reduce frustration
6. Coaches encourage good behaviour

Question 2

Strategies to prevent violence in sport for spectators (6 things)

Answer 2

1. Stricter punishment: remove season tickets, legal actions
2. Control of alcohol: searches, bans, early kick-off time
3. Improve spectator facilities: all seated stadiums, separation of fans
4. Use of CCTV / police hand held cameras
5. Liaison and law enforcement of police: share information of possible trouble makers
6. Promotion as family entertainment: family sections in the crowd

Question 3

Case studies (4 things)

Answer 3

1. Cantona Kung fu kick
2. Helmet battle in Pittsburgh vs Cleveland NFL match
3. Spectator tackles the rugby referee
4. Tennis match stabbing (Monica Seles)