NFL in the community

• This website has been created for you, because every one of us has a responsibility to each other and to our community
• Every week in England and Wales, 2 women are killed due to domestic abuse
• Domestic and sexual violence is a problem that affects everyone. When we talked to a group of 18-24 year old players, most of them had either seen violence in their home or knew a friend who had used violence against a girlfriend
• Refuge and the NFL have come together to provide you with resources, information and support about this important subject matter
• We want to give you the knowledge to stand up to violence against women; to challenge the social attitudes about men and women that allow abuse to continue; and to help yourself, friends and family get support when needed

There’s responsibility on and off the pitch

• There are four core values that the NFL upholds both on and off the field: responsibility to team, integrity, resilience, and respect
• Playing American football is a privilege that comes with responsibilities – responsibilities which we carry into all areas of life, including personal relationships
• The NFL recognises its responsibility to support and guide players to uphold these principles – and takes a firm stance against violence and abuse in relationships

Our partner: Refuge

• Refuge opened the world’s first refuge in London, England in 1971 and has grown to become the country’s largest provider of specialist domestic violence services
• On an average Refuge’s services support approximately 3,300 women and children, and some men, escaping all forms of violence and abuse on any given day
• Refuge works to prevent domestic violence through awareness campaigns and lobbies for better protection for victims of abuse
• Refuge is a global expert on violence against women and has advised internationally on strategies to tackle abuse