Through collective stories, data and findings on girls, boys and violence, the award-winning NGO, Girls & Football SA, combines theoretical research with a hands-on approach to reducing sexual violence.
With introductions and contributions from leading sportspeople like Siya Kolisi, Springboks player, Fran Hilton-Smith, FIFA Task Force, George Dearnaley, former Bafana Bafana player and Director of the Football Magic Foundation, and Adam Fine, CEO of Fives Futbol and game-changing entrepreneur, the book highlights:
- The importance of gender-sensitive language
- Ideas around masculinities and the male body
- Violence, bullying and peer pressure
- Behaviors and thoughts around sex and sexual harrassment
- The negative impact of an un-safe (school) environment
- The effect of gangs on the development of boys and young men
If you've picked up "Tackled!" or you're about to order it, then you are one step closer to working towards change in a country - and world - that desperately needs it.
Maybe somebody close to you has been in a violent situation. Maybe at times you are the one creating a violent situation. Maybe you want to work in a space that helps create a healthier environment for girls and boys alike, and you aren't sure where to start.
Like us, maybe you feel frustrated by the fact that ...something has to change, but that there seem to be no answers, and hardly any steps to take.
In "Tackled!", we look at ways in which we can work with boys and men to encourage a shift in the cyclical nature of violence.
This book is meant for those interested in creating and maintaining safe spaces effectively to prevent destructive stereotyping and violence in school, community and club settings.
This book is inspired by children around the world, who might still not have access to the safe space they deserve.
Welcome. And, thank you.