WEAVE Responds to Violence by NFL Players
Media Interviews Emphasize Accountability
In the days following the release of the video showing Ray Rice violently assault his then fiance, WEAVE has been called upon numerous times to provide perspective. Throughout the discussions with local radio and television stations, we have remained adamant that responsibility for domestic violence rests solely on the shoulders of the abuser and accountability is crucial. We have also stressed that any efforts to shift blame to the victim are detrimental and unacceptable. We have provided links to several of the interviews provided below:
Capital Public Radio – Insight with Beth Ruyak
KFBK – Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence
Fox 40 – NFL Punishment Came Too Late
Fox 40 Morning Show – The Conversation about Domestic Violence
The Sacramento Bee – The Bottom Line all that Seems to Matter to NFL