The National Network to End Domestic Violence Partners with Dr. Phil

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) has announced a partnership with popular daytime syndicated talk show host and New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Phil McGraw.

During the show's Season 9 premiere this past September, Dr. Phil announced a campaign to "End the Silence on Domestic Violence," and on Wednesday, November 10, Dr. Phil will be appear via satellite as a special guest at NNEDV's annual Community Engagement Day in Charleston, S.C. 

"We could not be happier to be working with Dr. Phil," said Sue Else, NNEDV's president. "We are very grateful that Dr. Phil is using his powerful voice to raise awareness of domestic violence and help survivors of abuse.  The Dr. Phil show has the unique ability to shed a light on the issue and move the needle of public awareness.  Domestic violence needs to come out of private homes and into the national spotlight. Dr. Phil is an incredibly important part of ending domestic violence once and for all."

Since its debut in September 2002, the Dr. Phil show has been ranked second among all daytime talk shows and consistently ranks among the Top Ten of all syndicated strips (Source: NSS Ranking Report).

"I urge everyone to take a stand and end the silence on domestic violence," said Dr. Phil McGraw. "I am deeply passionate about drawing attention to this silent epidemic and I remain committed to doing everything possible to help those in need of assistance. That's why I'm so proud to be working alongside the National Network to End Domestic Violence."

In addition to collaborating on multiple episodes of his show, Dr. Phil will lend his voice of support on Capitol Hill when it comes to passing federal legislation that serves survivors and holds perpetrators accountable.  Through his multi-faceted initiative to End the Silence on Domestic Violence, Dr. Phil will use his expertise following his over 14 year commitment to raising awareness, to develop a curriculum for schools to prevent domestic violence.

As a result of his call to action, Dr. Phil presented a check to the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition in Grass Valley, California, made up of funds donated by viewers through the Dr. Phil Foundation.  This local domestic violence facility, which was forced to close its doors due to the lack of funding, will now re-open.  

To see clips from the ninth season premiere episode of Dr. Phil and to learn more, visit http://bit.ly/9GWQMh.

SOURCE National Network to End Domestic Violence

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