Does NFL Have a Problem With Player Violence? Wiersma-Mosley Discusses Her Research Into It
Jacquelyn Wiersma-Mosley
This month's Short Talks from the Hill features Jacquelyn Wiersma-Mosley, professor of human development and family sciences at the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
Wiersma-Mosley's research focuses on violence against women, including risk factors for victimization among marginalized populations, and understanding men's sexual assault perpetration. Last fall, she and undergraduate student Krystyna Gotberg published a study about player violence in the National Football League.
"For violence against women incidences, on average, there were four-game suspensions," Wiersma-Mosley says in the podcast. "So that's somewhat good, right? We're holding players accountable. Four games out of 16 games is a lot for their season. But, if you read the NFL policy regarding any types of violence towards women or, really, violent acts, it's six games minimum."
Wiersma-Mosley also discusses the implications of this research outside of the NFL.
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Jacquelyn Wiersma-Mosley, professor
School of Human Environmental Sciences
479-575-4688,
jwiersma@uark.edu
Matt McGowan, science and research communications officer
University Relations
479-575-4246,
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