ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Reopening of D.C.-area Schools.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2002 TOPIC: Schools in the D.C.-area reopened Wednesday despite the threatening letter found Saturday near the scene of a sniper killing in Virginia, according to an article by CNN.com. Preliminary reports from school districts in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia did not show a significant drop in attendance. Some schools are still following Code Blue security measures, which means physical education and recess are being held indoors and field trips have been canceled. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Trauma psychologist psy·chol·o·gist n. A person trained and educated to perform psychological research, testing, and therapy. psychologist Robert R. Butterworth, Ph.D., of International Trauma Associates, has been commenting on the psychological effects of the sniper See sniping software. shootings, is available to discuss both short- and long-term psychological effects on the target community -- and on the entire nation -- resulting from today's arrest. He has assisted radio, TV, and print media since 1984 find answers and provide insight to enhance understanding of psychological issues on a variety of topics. His comments, observations and op-ed articles have appeared in most of the major newspapers in the United States Newspapers have declined in their influence and penetration into American households over the years. The U.S. does not have a national paper per se, although the influential dailies the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal are sold in most U.S. cities. and worldwide. International Trauma Associates, 213-487-7339, robert@drbutterworth.net Mr. Roderick Beaumont, of Paradigm Group International, is an expert regarding school safety and emergency management planning. 520-443-9941 Ms. Paula Geonie, of SafetyTots International, Ltd., is the co-author co·au·thor or co-au·thor n. A collaborating or joint author. tr.v. co·au·thored, co·au·thor·ing, co·au·thors To be a collaborating or joint author of: "He and a colleague . . . of Playing it Safe. She is committed to making our world a safer place for children. A recognized child safety expert, millions of people have heard her dynamic message concerning child safety, victimization victimization Social medicine The abuse of the disenfranchised–eg, those underage, elderly, ♀, mentally retarded, illegal aliens, or other, by coercing them into illegal activities–eg, drug trade, pornography, prostitution. , crime prevention, and drug abuse. Ms. Geonie has been featured on numerous radio and television shows including: The Today Show, Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, CBS Morning News CBS Morning News is the half-hour daily television broadcast from CBS News that airs following Up to the Minute. It airs from 4:30 to 5 a.m. in many markets (it is updated for the different time zones across the United States) and features late-breaking news and has been profiled in McCall's, Parent Guide, Newsday and The New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times. Paula Geonie is the recipient of numerous national awards including: The Honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. Award - American Police Hall of Fame, National Crime Prevention Award, President's Volunteer Action Award and the NY State Div. of Criminal Justice Services' Merit Award. PR: Don Miller (don@blankmangroup.com, 516-877-2616). ExpertSource cannot guarantee the immediate availability of these experts or their familiarity with this specific issue. ExpertSource provides academic and industry experts to the media at no charge. Journalists are encouraged to submit queries to ExpertSource when seeking experts on specific subjects. An online registration form is available at http://www.businesswire.com/ifmd/index.html. |
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