The organization which represents football fans in both Wales and England is called as the Football Supporters’ Federation or the FSF. The primary focus of this federation is varied and it covers a myriad of issues which involve the reduction of the ticket prices, the representation of fans on the respective club boards and also the reinstatement of secure standing areas at grounds in the top two levels of football in the U.K. The organization is public and does not limit the access to any certain class of people and the primary objective is to serve as a single voice for all of the football fans throughout the nation. The strength of the federation, affiliate members and the individuals put together comes up to as much as 180,000.

The National Federation Supporters’ Clubs (NATFED) and the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) combined in 2002 to form what currently is the Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF). Elections are held periodically to elect the divisional representatives and the officers who in turn make up the National Council. The supporters’ representative on the Football Association’s Council, Malcolm Clarke is also the current chairman of Football Supporters’ Federation in the U.K.

Source: footballscores.net

NFL Coach Sean Payton joins LIVERESPECT and pledges to end relationship violence. LIVERESPECT pledge was launched by NFL Players Association, Verizon Foundation and A CALL TO MEN to educate teens on the importance of healthy relationships. Domestic, dating or sexual violence is a commonly found act in many households of the society. An abuse of such kind not only affects a person physically or mentally but it has deeply ingrained psychological effects as well.

Studies have shown that 1 in 3 teens often experience violence in their relationships. Teens as victims often bear the abuse by taking the staunch route of being silent. What transpires between the abuser and the victim is usually either ignored or left alone as a personal matter. But an abuse can never go unnoticed for long since the signs appear which are either physical or behavioral. Physical signs can be noticed and reported but behavioral abnormalities are difficult to notice and the victim continues to lead a miserable forever, under the tyranny of their abuser. Witness are usually there but even they chose to be quiet either due to fear or thinking that it would be an interference in someone else’s personal life to report such  a trivial crime.

Choosing or failing to report domestic violence only increases the abuser’s confidence to inflict more violence on the victims. But if proper action is taken in time, the victim holds good chances of living a good life. LIVERESPECT urges all those who are victims or witnesses of any kind of violence to report and end relationship violence and help the victims live a fearless life.

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