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A week before the new American Football season starts, the sports governing body the NFL has redefined it's punishment guidelines for domestic violence after many said they were too lenient. Now any NFL employee, not just players, found to have engaged in domestic violence will be suspended without pay for six games. A second offence and a life time ban can be imposed. Katie Hnida knows all too well about violence against women in and around the sport. She overcame prejudice, bullying and an alleged rape to become the first woman to score points in college game.

Photo: Katie Hnida in her University of Colorado days heads off the field during a game (CREDIT by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)