Abstract
Creative nonfiction writing is the literary technique employed in this article to explore insights and assist our understanding of an
“alleged” sexual assault in a sport coach education environment. Creative nonfiction employs various narrative tools—
characters, setting, figurative language, sequences of events, plot, sub-plot, and dialogue—designed to render the sensitive and
controversial elements of sexual assault significant. Readers are, therefore, invited to engage with Stacey’s Story and reflect on the
actions of both the perpetrator(s) and the victim. While there are risks associated with the sharing of stories, especially those
which are considered dangerous, it is envisaged that Stacey’s Story will be viewed as an opportunity to develop more critical
responses and advance our understanding of gender-based violence in sport.
“alleged” sexual assault in a sport coach education environment. Creative nonfiction employs various narrative tools—
characters, setting, figurative language, sequences of events, plot, sub-plot, and dialogue—designed to render the sensitive and
controversial elements of sexual assault significant. Readers are, therefore, invited to engage with Stacey’s Story and reflect on the
actions of both the perpetrator(s) and the victim. While there are risks associated with the sharing of stories, especially those
which are considered dangerous, it is envisaged that Stacey’s Story will be viewed as an opportunity to develop more critical
responses and advance our understanding of gender-based violence in sport.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 72–80 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Women in Sport and Physical Activity |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2020 |
Keywords
- Abuse
- Controversial and sensitive issues
- Narrative
- Sexual assault
- Sport