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NRL Side Canterbury Takes Anti-Violence Stand With White Ribbon Partnership

National Rugby League side Canterbury has "long been regarded as the family club, but at times over the past decade that reputation has been challenged and somewhat tarnished by various off-field indiscretions," according to Michael Chammas of the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD. Just days after the game was hit with "yet another black eye following a domestic violence charge against South Sydney's Kirisome Auva'a, the Bulldogs have announced a landmark partnership with White Ribbon." It is being described as a "brave decision from the Bulldogs, who themselves were engulfed in a domestic violence scandal when allegations were made against former fullback Ben Barba on partner Ainslie Currie two years ago." Canterbury CEO Raelene Castle described that incident as the "catalyst for their three-year charity partnership with White Ribbon." Castle: "For me this was off the back of the challenging time we had with Ben and the allegations against him. The playing group spoke and by their actions, their partners' actions and the club's actions, they articulated that this was not acceptable." As part of their partnership, the Bulldogs will "spread the White Ribbon message to schools and community groups around Sydney, hopeful of providing the tools" to assist those who are affected by domestic violence. White Ribbon has made "several attempts in the past to link with a sporting organisation, however had been met with resistance." While Auva'a has been "stood down by the NRL for nine months," White Ribbon CEO Libby Davies said it was "important the game and the community stood by him." Davies: "The issue is that clubs, the league and the community must stand behind those players to help them change and to help them see that they can actually become a better person by not committing those crimes against another person" (SMH, 11/20).

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