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A pioneering not-for-profit organisation focused on the prevention of social violence.

Melbourne, Australia
Joined August 2010
With great sadness but significant pride in our achievements, we announce that Step Back Think will be closing.
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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
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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
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
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
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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!
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There's no excuse for violence.
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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
Pick a New Year's resolution that can make a difference: I will look out for my mates, I will walk away from violent situations, I will think twice before I act. #NewYearsResolution #StepBackThink #antiviolence
Get down to your nearest @GrilldBurgers in Melbourne CBD and pop a bottle cap in our jar this Jan! Help end #socialviolence
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Our New Year's resolution: Drive cultural change to end social violence. What's yours?
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READ: Bondi Rescue star 'Deano' spends his days saving lives and he has a survival story of his own. Read about his experience of social violence ow.ly/moGz30hhNdh
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Education is the key to preventing social violence. In 2017 we reached more Victorian students with our education program than ever before!
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READ: In 22 years attending to people on the streets of Melbourne’s CBD, Kate has no shortage of stories about social violence. stepbackthink.org/news/fight…
Looking forward to hearing from the team at @dvrcv this morning #PiPseminar
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READ: "What separates men from getting a fine or jail time is a game of inches and suddenly, a ‘good bloke’ can become a criminal overnight." - Anna O'Halloran, CEO ow.ly/jrcn30gGbob
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If it hasn't happened to you, chances are you know someone who has experienced social violence. @ABSStats
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We can't drive change to end social violence on our own, that's why we've started a Cultural Change Initiative: ow.ly/KmHy30gwTkG
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We're excited to learn about what the future of health promotion holds! Here we go #HPinsights @VicHealth
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