ProfNet Experts Available on Domestic Violence, Joan Rivers, Buffalo Bills, More

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EXPERT ALERTS

• Domestic Violence, Ray Rice Case
• Joan Rivers' Perfectionism Contributed to Her Death
• September is Healthy Aging Month – So Age Healthily and Go Bowling
• Foundation Rejects Donations From Reddit Users
• Economic Impact of the Sale of the Buffalo Bills
• Balancing Work and Home Life as a Parent
• The Power of Positive Thinking
• Earlier Help for Children Could Reverse Signs of Autism

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EXPERT ALERTS:

Domestic Violence, Ray Rice Case
Dr. Stavroula Kyriakakis
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Adelphi University, Garden City, N.Y.
"During this discussion of appropriate consequences for domestic violence, sadly dominated by NFL reputation considerations, we must understand that victim risk for harm is heightened the instant batterers are confronted, and the most effective policies and interventions are those that give victims maximum control of the process for seeking a solution to the abuse."
Dr. Kyriakakis conducts research in domestic violence, and is the former director of crisis services at Sanctuary for Families, a domestic violence agency.
Website: http://www.adelphi.edu
Media Contact: Kali Chan, [email protected]

Joan Rivers' Perfectionism Contributed to Her Death
Dr. Renae Norton
Family Practice Psychologist
"Joan Rivers was, in all likelihood, battling bulimia, because she was a perfectionist. Like many women in American society, nothing is ever good enough. She was undoubtedly one of the most talented comedians of our time, but took desperate measures to stay thin and look young and, in the end, it killed her."
Dr. Norton is an eating disorder expert, and has been a family practice psychologist for more than 20 years. She specializes in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, obesity, and the consequences of disordered eating.
Website: http://www.eatingdisorderpro.com
Media Contact: Scott Lorenz, [email protected]

September is Healthy Aging Month – So Age Healthily and Go Bowling
Tom Winkel
President, South Eastern Michigan Bowling Centers Association
Proprietor, Woodland Lanes
Everyone knows that getting enough sleep, eating right and keeping active are the keys to living longer -- and enjoying life more. Says Winkel: "The 'keeping active' part is hard for some folks to actually do, so we'd like to offer a little practical advice: No matter how old you are, go bowling."
Winkel adds that the oldest bowling league member was 107 years old and that bowlers in their 90s still bowl perfect 300 games: "Bowling is a great lifelong sport that keeps everyone from little kids to really old kids in good humor, as well as good shape."
Based in Livonia, Mich., Winkel is available to discuss more about bowling as a healthy activity.
Media Contact: Sue Voyles, [email protected]

Foundation Rejects Donations From Reddit Users
David Campbell
Professor of Public Administration
Binghamton University
The Prostate Cancer Foundation recently rejected thousands of donations from users of the social networking site Reddit pledging in honor of Jennifer Lawrence, one of several actresses whose personal photos were hacked and released virally on the website. According to Campbell, a professor of public administration at Binghamton University who teaches on philanthropy and has served on the boards of national charity organizations, the foundation made the right choice.
With the country still cooling off from the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Campbell notes differences between the charitable campaigns, both of which are reliant on social media. Says Campbell: "In the end, the charity has to decide whether aligning themselves with a troubled celebrity or corporation compromises its mission or sullies its reputation (despite the increased donations). It can be a close call, but not in this case. Reddit's effort appears juvenile and, in that way, contrary to the Prostate Cancer Foundation's mission. The foundation made a good decision. I have found all the debate about the Ice Bucket Challenge encouraging, and I hope it leads to more giving, generally, and more informed giving, in particular. The Reddit effort is part of a more troubling history of corporations (and sometimes individuals) in need of a reputation boost, or just more attention, aligning themselves with high-profile charities."
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/davidcampbell
Website: http://www.binghamton.edu
Media Contact: Ryan Yarosh, [email protected]

Economic Impact of the Sale of the Buffalo Bills
Anthony Figliola
Vice President
Empire Government Strategies
"The new owner of the Bills should understand the unique character of the city and commit to creating a sports infrastructure -- team and stadium -- that supports regional economic development and returns the Bills and Buffalo to their glory days."
Figliola, an economic development expert, is available to discuss the economic impact of the sale of the Buffalo Bills on the city and the surrounding area. He has written about and discussed the regional economic impact of stadium deals and professional sports, including in Buffalo and Atlanta. He regularly appears in the media as a commentator on economic development matters and has appeared on local television and radio shows in New York. He has been interviewed by FOXNews.com, the Chicago Tribune and Bond Buyer, and has written for the New York Post, San Francisco Chronicle, Newsday and other outlets.
Website: http://www.empiregs.com
Media Contact: Tony Greco, [email protected]

Balancing Work and Home Life as a Parent
Nancy Aragon, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
College of Behavioral Sciences at Argosy University, Online Programs
"Being a parent is tough these days. You're up at the crack of dawn to make breakfast, pack lunches and gets kids off to school. You put in a full day at the office and then head to your other job – picking kids up from school, shuttling them from soccer to other extracurricular activities, and then home for homework and dinner. Staying sane amidst the chaos of raising kids and maintaining a career can be tough."
Dr. Aragon, an industrial organizational professional, professor and mother of seven, has spent years researching the lifestyle of working parents. Her dissertation dealt with examining their coping patterns in relation to several outcome variables, such as job and life satisfaction, to determine optimal coping strategies for balancing work and family. She is available to offer up tips for working parents on how to relieve stress and achieve a better work-life balance.
Media Contact: Anne Dean, [email protected]

The Power of Positive Thinking
Marsha Boveja Riggio, Ph.D., NCC, LPC-S
Associate Professor & Director of Training for Counseling Programs
Argosy University, Washington, D.C.
Positive thinking can change more than your mood; growing evidence shows that it can change your health as well. Says Dr. Riggio: "Researchers continue to explore the effects of positive thinking and optimism on health. Positive thinkers are not only healthier and less stressed, they also have greater overall well-being."
Dr. Riggio is an associate professor and director of training for counseling programs at Argosy University, Washington, D.C., and the president of the Maryland Association for Marriage and Family Counselors. She is a practitioner-scholar with more than 22 years' experience in the mental health field and 13 years' experience in higher education, and is a veteran of the United States military. She is available to speak about the health benefits of positive thinking to include increased life span, lower rates of depression and levels of stress, better coping skills, better psychological and physical well-being.
Media Contact: Anne Dean, [email protected]

Earlier Help for Children Could Reverse Signs of Autism
Katherine (Katy) Beh Neas
Vice President, Government Relations
Easter Seals Office of Public Affairs (National and Washington, D.C.)
"A recent study released by researchers at the University of California at Davis MIND Institute suggests that autism signs may be erased or significantly reduced if treated early. This potentially ground-breaking study is thought to focus on intervention with the youngest children to date, examining babies at 6-months who were showing early signs of developmental delays."
Easter Seals wants every parent of every child to be in tune with their child's development and learn how to support their child. Through the Easter Seals Make the First Five Count campaign, parents can access a free online survey to measure and monitor their child's progress. Neas monitors and analyzes federal legislation and regulations affecting children with disabilities and their families, particularly in the areas of autism, early intervention, early childhood education, special education and budget and appropriations. She has been a member of Easter Seals' government relations team since January 1995. She has also served as one of five co-chairs of the Education Task Force of the national disability coalition, Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities. Her topics of interest include child development and autism. She is extremely knowledgeable about the benefits of early intervention and the effectiveness of screening tools in identifying delays, and is prepared to comment on this recent study.
Website: es.easterseals.com/site/PageNavigator/ntlc10_mffc_homepage
Media Contact: Kristen Barnfield, [email protected]

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