A United Call To Action

This week new NBA commissioner Adam Silver "fresh look" at the league's domestic violence procedures. His statement came after the immense backlash that the NFL is facing after a string of ill-handled domestic violence issues.

"We're studying everything that's been happening in the NFL. We're working with our players' association. We've been talking for several weeks and we're going to take a fresh look at everything we do," Silver said.

I think that this was a great move by the NBA and a necessary one. Other commissioners and front office executives in other leagues should follow Silver's example, even women's professional leagues. Domestic violence is an issue that can clearly effect everyone.

Sports, professional or not, are supposed to unify people and give them a sense of pride. Without some call to action on this issue, the state of sports as we know it can take a huge hit. Without fans, there are fewer advertisers, sponsors, partners, etc.

I'm curious to see if the NBA, and other leagues, will make public what they have chosen to do to modify domestic violence policies and tolerance. The culture of these leagues has to adapt to these new procedures. Otherwise we won't see change. I would like for Silver, and other executives, to not only make stipulations and consequences more tough and clear, but also offer different avenues of help for those who may be affected by domestic violence whether it may be past, present, or future.