Mr Pakula says addressing social issues in some communities is as important as law/order/sentencing. “Acknowledging that is not soft, it’s smart.” #springst

Keep your cool this summer #StepBackThink

Dr Gary Slutkin suggests we can stop the spread of violence by treating it as a health issue, not a crime problem - and so far it's working. Learn more: bit.ly/1PrpiUy

There's no excuse for violence.

This week we say farewell to CEO, Anna O'Halloran and reflect on how far we've come since Anna joined Step Back Think in 2015. Anna leaves Step Back Think with a strong foundation for success in 2018 and beyond. Thank you for your amazing contribution, we're going to miss you!

We commend the AFL for taking action to get rid of punching from the game. It's not part of the job. afl.com.au/news/2018-02-0…

Perth friends! Check out "One Punch Wonder" at the Fringe World Festival this Feb to find out the 3 lies we tell our boys that put them in harms way communitynews.com.au/stirling-times…

This month we're debunking some common myths about social violence. Check out our latest blog to find out why tougher sentencing is not the only solution: bit.ly/2sgkKLe

Listen to actor justin baldoni in his #TEDTalk on what it means to be a 'tough man'. Let's rewrite the script together. #violence #masculinity ted.com/talks/justin_b…

Crime rates have dropped across Australia but assaults continue to increase, according to new ABS data released today 9news.com.au/national/2018/…

WATCH | #ImACelebrityAU contestant reveals that her twin sons are still suffering the consequences of social violence. dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/arti…

A court has heard harrowing details about the death of a Box Hill hospital surgeon. Jayde Vincent #9News

Social violence does not follow state or territory borders, it is a global issue. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and friends of Benjamin Robb, who died after an altercation in Thailand last week. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 9news.com.au/national/2018/…

"Violence is not an inevitable part of the human condition" Our Watch Chair Natasha Stott Despoja

Looking for a last minute gift? Show us some love this Valentine's Day! Donate what you would spend on flowers or chocolates to raise much needed funds that will help us prevent social violence bit.ly/2vhf3uk

LISTEN | Newcastle has a bloody history of social violence. Tune into @DrinkTankAU latest podcast to hear how the community is making a difference. drinktank.org.au/2018/02/overwh…

Is a woman "asking for it" if she wears a short skirt? Is a man asking to be hit if he looks at you the wrong way? Find out in our latest blog: bit.ly/2sgkKLe

Boys aren't born to be violent, they're taught. Read more about how violence is a learned behaviour in our mythbusting blog: bit.ly/2sgkKLe