. >> my name is michelle roberts robertson i am the executive director of the national best players association and the labor union that represents all nba players in collective bargaining. i appreciate the committees at desire to explore this in sports and as a lawyer for most rewarding project involves representation of victims of domestic violence and civil protection orders right here in washington dc. and i was encouraged to learn that the domestic violence is a topic that our players recognize it to be addressed long before the events of recent months when the public attention has turned so intently on the subject. recent events have given us an opportunity to re-examine and strengthen the already comprehensive scheme at the nba had in place and add even more safeguards with a focus on prevention and counseling. we want to make sure that every player and wife and significant other and family member has a safe and i are meant to be held without fear of retaliation or additional harm. and in doing so recent efforts have brought together the representatives of all members of the nba family i