ProfNet Experts Available on Political Radicalization, Sexual Assault

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EXPERT ALERTS

• Confirmation Chaos: Have Americans Become Too Politically Radicalized?
• The Challenges Facing Sexual Assault Victims

MEDIA JOBS

• Deputy Editor, Cybersecurity – WSJ Pro (NY)
• Antitrust Reporter – Mlex (DC)
• Reporter, Congress – The Wall Street Journal (DC)

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

• 9 Tools For Election Reporting That Get Our Vote
• What Blockchain Could Mean for the Future of Journalism
• Blog Profiles: Paranormal Investigation Blogs

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EXPERT ALERTS

Confirmation Chaos: Have Americans Become Too Politically Radicalized?
Dr. John Huber
Chairman
Mainstream Mental Health
"In previous years, when Americans fought among themselves over political or social issues, there was an underlying mutual respect shared -- 'I disagree with you but, we are brothers and sisters under one nation.' Today, the fighting has gotten much more vicious, and the decorum and respect once shared is gone. If married couples fought the way today's Americans do, they'd probably get divorced with mutual restraining orders. Being on the winning or losing side of a political movement or debate can take a psychological toll on an individual. Experiencing intense stress, anger and anxiety over whether your side comes out on top may lead to depression, burnout, and even withdrawal from social engagements. According to the United States Election Project, nearly half of eligible voters did not vote in the 2016 election. As negative as this sounds, it could also imply that nearly half of Americans aren't engaged in bitter, political fighting. Americans may be at their political wit's end right now. However, it shouldn't deter anyone from still being cordial and respectful to one another."
Dr. Huber is chairman of Mainstream Mental Health, a nonprofit organization that brings lasting and positive change to the lives of individuals that suffer from mental health issues. A mental health professional for more than 20 years, Dr. Huber is a clinical forensic psychologist and a practitioner with privileges at two long-term acute-care hospitals. He has appeared on more than 300 top-tier radio shows and 30 national television programs, is Law Newz's go-to clinical psychologist, and appears regularly on "America Trends" national television show. He is also the host of "Mainstream Mental Health Radio," which is heard nationwide and features interviews with today's top mental health professionals.
Website: www.mainstreammentalhealth.org
Contact: Ryan McCormick, [email protected] 

The Challenges Facing Sexual Assault Victims
Shana Maier
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Widener University
Maier is available to talk about the sexual assault allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. She is an expert on rape victim investigations and can speak to the challenges victims face in navigating the system. She also can speak to the effect the Kavanaugh allegations and the Bill Cosby sentencing are having on sexual assault reporting nationwide: "The downside is that the Kavanaugh allegations are triggering people, but the good side is that people are getting sick of being quiet about it, and are reaching out for services."
Website: www.widener.edu
Contact: Jessica Reyes, [email protected] 

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• Deputy Editor, Cybersecurity – WSJ Pro (NY)
• Antitrust Reporter – Mlex (DC)
• Reporter, Congress – The Wall Street Journal (DC)

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OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

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• 9 Tools For Election Reporting That Get Our Vote. Nov. 6 is quickly approaching. If you're reporting on the midterm elections, these tools can help: https://prn.to/electionreportingtools  
  
  
• What Blockchain Could Mean for the Future of Journalism. Blockchain may be the answer to news orgs monetizing their platforms: https://prn.to/2NpLFto  
  
  
• Blog Profiles: Paranormal Investigation Blogs. Each week, we select a topic and handful of blogs that do a great job contributing to the conversation. This week, we look at Paranormal Investigation blogs: https://prn.to/paranormalblogs
  
  

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