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MLB implements domestic violence education program...but what is being taught???

Two weeks ago, MLB ( Major League Baseball) announced that they implemented a domestic violence education program in collaboration with Futures Without Violence an organization committed to end violence against women through training and advocacy. Since the Ray Rice scandal, the NFL responded poorly with holding him accountable and their prolonged effort to take a stance on intolerance for family violence. MLB's approach seems more actionable but I still feel prevention involves the teaching of the dynamics of abuse, power and control, and coercive control. I'm not getting a clear picture of what MLB is doing better than the NFL. As a former crime victim advocate for law enforcement, I know the importance of teaching the public the truth about domestic violence. The truth is knowing and understanding what power and control can do to a person. Taking the approach of how to respond to violence in the workplace is not going to educate players on abuse. That is a totally different training. Players need to know the cycle of violence, warning signs, and tactics abusers use to gain power and control in addition to prevention. As a season ticket holder, I want to know EXACTLY what is being taught to players and from the articles I'm reading it seems like they are tippy toeing around the issue as to not offend players. Teach them the truth about family violence and if it offends them so what? Family violence is the most under reported crime, and the most deadly. MLB definitely collaborated with a knowledgeable organization so make it worth it for the public and the players and do it right or don't do it at all. An honest approach is the best approach and if MLB is doing that than say so to the public because we care!

http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/david-lennon/mlb-learns-from-nfl-s-mistake-implementing-domestic-violence-education-program-1.9990592

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