NEW YORK -- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday his league will take a fresh look at its domestic violence procedures in the wake of the NFLs rash of incidents. Silver said during a community service event in Staten Island that the league has been discussing with the NBA Players Association ways to further educate players and provide programs to them and their families. We learn from other leagues experiences, Silver said. Were studying everything thats been happening in the NFL. Were working with our players association. Weve been talking for several weeks and were going to take a fresh look at everything we do. The NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell have been criticized for punishments that were too slow or lenient for Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson and other players involved in recent domestic violence cases. Goodell said last week the NFL wants to implement new personal conduct policies by the Super Bowl. The NBAs collective bargaining agreement calls for a minimum 10-game suspension for a first offence of a player convicted of a violent felony. We have in place the appropriate mechanisms for discipline, although well take a fresh look at those as well, Silver said. But most importantly, its education, and its not just the players, but its the players families. Thats what were learning, too. We have to take these programs directly to the players spouses, directly to their partners so that theyre aware of places they can go to express concerns, whether theyre anonymous hotlines, team executives, league executives. And were consulting experts. Theres a lot to be learned here. Its a societal problem; its not one thats unique to sports. Silver spoke at the opening of a refurbished Staten Island playground and basketball court in an area damaged by Hurricane Sandy. He was joined by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Knicks and Nets officials in announcing community efforts throughout New York, which will host the 2015 All-Star weekend. Silver said the goal of the programs is to directly reach 500,000 children. New union executive director Michele Roberts also took part in what was her first official day in her new position. However, Silver said discussions with her started before Monday. We do have in place, unlike the NFL, a penalty scale, and to the extent it needs any tweaking, then well talk about tweaking it, Roberts said. What I hope were going to do as well is figure out ways to prevent any occurrence like that on our side. Its one thing to know how to react in the event it happens; its a lot smarter to try to make sure it doesnt happen in the first instance. Silver noted that the NBA has had its own difficulties with issues off the court, saying the aftermath of former Clippers owner Donald Sterlings racist remarks means everyone understands the high standard that we are living under now in the NBA. The NFLs issues just accelerated the need to look for improvements. Its been going on, but the whole world is focused right now on whats happening around the NFL, Silver said, so itd be foolish for us not to try to learn from everything thats happening with that league as well. Cedi Osman Cavaliers Jersey . Will Venable and Ryan Ludwick drove in a run each for the Padres, who have taken six of their last seven contests and clinched their third straight series win after winning the first two in this set. Clayton Richard (4-9) allowed five hits and a pair of runs over seven innings, while fanning five. 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Having beaten Leicester in mid-February, a run of three Premier League games without a win, coupled with FA Cup and Champions League exits at the hands of Watford and Barcelona respectively, have seen the Gunners hopes of silverware suffer a severe blow.The current state of results has seen manager Arsene Wenger bear the brunt of intense criticism from disgruntled supporters, with fans divided over the 66-year-olds future. Henry on CL draw Thierry Henry on difficult task for Manchester City against PSG But Sky Sports pundit Henry believes his former club still have a chance to win the title, and has called for everyone associated with Arsenal to rally behind the team.Arsenal have to remain positive as that is the only thing they can do right now, Henry said. There are still nine games to go.In order for Arsenal to go forward, they have to block all the negativity that is around the club at the moment. Thierry Henry thinks if Arsenal beat Everton this weekend, they still have a slim chance of winning the Premier League title I have never heard the crowd at the Emirates react as they did against Watford. It doesnt help when you play and hear the fans having a go at what you do, or a decision from the bench.Ive played in stadiums where the fans are not happy and it doesnt help. If that negativity comes from the stands, it becomes very difficult for anyone, especially when you havent won the title for 12 years.Now is the time for everyone to pull in the same direction - players and fans - in order for the team to go all the way. They need to have that togetherness at this crucial time. It doesn’t help when you play and hear the fans having a go at what you do, or a decision from the bench. They need to have that togetherness at this crucial time. Thierry Henry - Sky Sports pundit Arsenal still have a possibility to win the title mathematiically.dddddddddddd. As Wenger has said, you have to hope for the best in this type of situation.The Gunners travel to Goodison Park on Saturday looking to close an 11-point gap to league leaders Leicester City. Arsene Wenger is wary of dropping out of the Champions League positions Henry admits Wengers side face a difficult task in catching the Foxes, but feels it is too early to judge Arsenals season.If Arsenal dont win at Goodison Park it will make things very difficult, Henry added. They have a game in hand on Leicester and Spurs, so if they can win at Everton they can apply some pressure.There is also something happening behind them, West Ham are coming and Arsenal still have to go to Upton Park, so they cannot afford to stand still. Arsene Wenger says Arsenal must beat Everton if theyre to have a realistic chance of winning the Premier League They lost against Swansea at home, which people didnt expect, and now they need points. At the end of the season, only then, can we judge the team.Discussing what the team have done wrong throughout the season wont help the current situation or what lies in front of them. Right now it is about winning the title and that is what everybody wants to see. Also See: Wenger tells Arsenal to relax Everton v Arsenal preview Martinez: Wenger a rare breed Premier League questions ' ' '