MEDIA


 

Media Contact:

Judith Kovach, Ph.D., Project Director
Email (preferred): mpadpa@msn.com
Phone: 248-302-6774


FACT SHEETS

MPIPP in the NEWS:

Sara Van Wormer of MPIPP was interviewed as part of a larger article in the Michigan Messenger as part of a story on President Obama pushing for non-discrimination by the states as part of addressing HIV/AIDS issues; dated 7/16/2010. Click here for full article.

Other:

The straight jacket: Undercover with Lansing's ex-gay counseling center, Corduroy Stone, May 12, 2010, by Brandon Kirby (contains quotes regarding practice and licensing issues by Judith Kovach, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and MPIPP Director)

Guide to avoiding heterosexual bias in language
Developed by the American Psychological Association, this guide was developed to assist authors in avoiding bias when writing specifically about lesbians, gay men, and bisexual persons, as well as in general discussions of sexuality. Click here for the PDF guide.


Media Reference Guide
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has prepared an excellent media reference guide. This Guide includes style guides from Associated Press, New York Times, and Washington Post; glossary of preferred terminology, descriptions of issues affecting the lesbian-gay-bisexual and transgender community, and resource directory. Click here for the PDF guide.


Comparisons among states on LGBT issues
Source: Movement Advancement Project


Press Releases:

Op-Ed:

  • 'Straight Pride' is really about old prejudice, Discrimination imposes mental toll on targets, Lansing State Journal, Viewpoint, May 12, 2010. Click here for article.
  • Bullying too dangerous to ignore, Lansing State Journal, published on 5/29/2009, page A7. Click here for article.


Responsible Conduct of Research

Responsible conduct of research (RCR) includes most of the professional activities that are part and parcel of a research career. As defined by federal agencies, RCR encompasses the nine areas described here: http://www.apa.org/research/responsible/index.aspx