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Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June, 2008

Parents Television Council Launches Southwest Virginia Chapter

Local mom organizes second Virginia chapter

 

LOS ANGELES (June 9, 2008) — The Parents Television Council™, the nation’s most influential advocacy organization protecting children from graphic sex, violence and profanity in the media, announced Kai Rikken as the director of the new Southwest Virginia Chapter.

 

The Southwest Virginia Chapter will be a useful resource of free information on the latest news and research for the community and will recommend healthy programming alternatives to families through the PTC Seal of Approval ™. Rikken said that “my goal is to see the day when it is possible once again for families to sit down together and watch prime time television while not having to worrying about the constant onslaught of sex, violence, and profane language.  This community is very concerned about the inappropriate content on TV and with their participation, we can be an instrument for change.  Together we will make sure local broadcasters know that we care what is shown on our public airwaves and that we expect better.” 

 

As an active community volunteer, Rikken has dedicated her time to uplifting the spirits of children in the hospital by teaching music, playing her banjo, singing and juggling.  A Virginia native, Rikken has lived in all parts of the world including several states in North America, the Netherlands and Estonia. She currently owns her own website and is an instructor for parenting classes. 

 

PTC President Tim Winter said “One of the PTC’s primary functions is to inform and involve parents on key issues that relate to the detriment of family values in entertainment. Adding a teacher and activist like Kai to our leadership team is a tremendous benefit for the Parents Television Council and to the members of her community.”   

 

To speak with a representative from the Parents Television Council, please contact Gavin McKiernan at (213) 403-1300 ext. 2866.

The Parents Television Council™ (www.parentstv.org®) is a non-partisan education organization advocating responsible entertainment. It was founded in 1995 to ensure that children are not constantly assaulted by sex, violence and profanity on television and in other media. This national grassroots organization has more than 1.3 million members across the United States, and works with television producers, broadcasters, networks and sponsors in an effort to stem the flow of harmful and negative messages targeted to children. The PTC also works with elected and appointed government officials to enforce broadcast decency standards. Most importantly, the PTC produces critical research and publications documenting the dramatic increase in sex, violence and profanity in entertainment. This information is provided free of charge so parents can make informed viewing choices for their own families.

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