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Elaine Rodino, Ph.D., Chair and Internet Coordinator
Sandra Haber, Ph..D., Bulletin Coordinator
Other Committee Members:
Arthur Kovacs, Ph.D.
Dorothy Cantor, Psy.D.
Pat Pimenthal,Ph.D.
Jeff Barnett, Psy.D.
Jana Martin, Ph.D.
Professional Staff:
Kelly Cunningham, Impressions Public Relations
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Tired of school related violence?
Want to use your professional expertise in your community?
Looking to increase your practice in a positive and professional
manner?
Participate in public education and build your practice at the same time. The letter on the next page, written by our professional media expert Kelly Cunningham, can be adapted to your hometown newspaper. Join the growing list of Division members who have found that community service is good business. Call toll free, 1-877-603-4000 for a free copy of “Warning Signs,”a guide produced by MTV and APA to help youth avoid violent situations and stop violence before it happens.
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Dear Medical/Health Reporter (from your hometown newspaper):
It has been nearly two years since the school shootings at Columbine High School where 12 students and a teacher were killed and 23 more were wounded. Recently, tragic killings, including the ones in Santee, ca. Made the headlines. Deadly youth violence is on the rise and these headlines are becoming far too familiar.
The slayings in San Diego deeply underscore the need for more awareness and understanding of youth violence. Did you know that one in 12 high school students is threatened or injured with a weapon each year? Or that individuals between the ages of 12 and 24 face the highest risk of being a victim of violence?
While there is no single explanation for the overall rise in youth violence, many different factors such as peer pressure and early childhood abuse or neglect, among others, contribute to violent behavior. The more stressful factors are present in children’s lives, the more likely they are to commit an act of violence. Heed warning signs such as withdrawal from friends and usual activity, poor school performance, or failing to acknowledge the feelings or rights of others. These are just a few examples of the signals that violence is a strong possibility. Take any and all threats of violence seriously.
As a service to your community, and as a member of the Psychologists in Independent Practice, I would like to offer my services to speak with you on this topic. I am able to explain some of the factors that contribute to violent behavior, describe warning signs that violent behavior is a possibility, and offer suggestions for what you can do if you sense someone may become violent and how to safely proceed.
Your readers can also request “Warning Signs,” a guide produced by MTV and APA to help youth avoid violent situations and stop violence before it happens. The free brochure is available by phoning toll-free 1-877-603-4000. I look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
DR. YOUR NAME
YOUR PHONE NUMBER
Congratulations
To the Following Division Members:
3/9/01 Gloucester County Times Youth Violence Shaun Menzies (856) 686-3649 Dr. Dorothy Cantor (908) 232-1951 Interview over the phone today. Will run in Sunday edition.
3/9/01 WMC RadioMemphis, TN Youth Violence Theo Brown (901) 726-0549 Dr. John Whirley (901) 767-2768 Interview live at 8:40 am on March 19 for WMC AM 790.
3/9/01 Meridan Record Journal Meridan, CT Cancer Jeff Kurz (203) 317-2213 Dr. Stephen Sarfaty (203) 271-3809 Will interview on Tuesday, March 13.
3/8/01 State Journal Register Springfield, IL Parents of children with epilepsy Tony Capasso (217) 788-1543 Dr. Marion Frank (215) 567-1306 Will interview on Wed., March 14 at 11:00 a.m.
3/12/01 Extreme Radio 107.5 Las Vegas, NV Youth Violence Vanessa Segura(702) 889_7512 Dr. Louis Mortillaro (702) 388-9403, fax 9643 Will interview on Fri., March 23 at 9 a.m. and air on March 25.
3/12/01 B-94 Pittsburgh, PA Youth Violence Shelly Duffy (412) 920_9400 x. 234 Dr. Herbert Levit (412) 471-2011 Will interview on March 27 at 10:15 am and air over the following weekend.
3/12/01 WPOC Radio Baltimore, MD Youth Violence Aaron Reycoff (410) 554-1898 Dr. Sandra Rosenblatt (410) 486_7331 Will interview on Fri., March 16 at 9 a.m. and air on Sunday.
3/13/01 WPGC-FM Greenbelt, MD Youth Violence Rabiyah Kincey (301) 918-2347 Dr. Neil Horen(410) 772-1060 Will interview on March 28.
3/16/01 Daily Local NewsChester County, PA Youth Violence Tracey Berenger (610) 430-6955 Dr. Tracy Burke(610) 399-1631 Will interview on March 16.
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