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Christina Laurenzi1, Mark Tomlinson2, Zwelibanzi Skiti3
1Institute for Life Course Health Research (ILCHR) at Stellenbosch University.
Policy Brief. Institute for Security Studies (South Africa)
|May 2, 2022
Summary
Sports-based violence prevention programs, like the Eyethu Soccer League, often fail to achieve their goals. Short-term interventions struggle to address complex structural issues, cautioning against expecting easy solutions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Criminology
- Sports Science
Background:
- Sports-based violence prevention programs are popular among policymakers and law enforcement.
- These interventions aim to reduce violence through structured activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case study of the Eyethu Soccer League, a sports-based violence prevention program.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of this behavioral intervention in achieving its stated aims.
Main Methods:
- A detailed case study of the Eyethu Soccer League program.
- Careful planning, implementation, and evaluation of the intervention.
Main Results:
- The Eyethu Soccer League program did not achieve its intended violence prevention aims.
- Despite careful planning and implementation, the intervention proved ineffective.
Conclusions:
- Findings caution against relying on 'easy wins' in violence prevention.
- Short-term, skills-building programs may be insufficient to overcome deep-rooted structural challenges.
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