NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) It a step in the right direction, as three experts in domestic violence will serve as senior advisers to the NFL.

Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to teams Monday announcing that Lisa Friel, Jane Randel and Rita Smith will lead and shape the NFL policies and programs relating to domestic violence and sexual assault. was the head of the Sex Crimes Prosecution Unit in the New York County District Attorney Office for more than a decade. Randel is the co cheap jerseys founder of No More, a campaign against domestic violence and sexual assault. Smith is the former executive director of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Rice was initially suspended for two games. Goodell at first defended the punishment, but more than a month later, he told owners he get it right and that first time domestic violence offenders would face a six game suspension going forward. Then Rice was released by the wholesale jerseys Baltimore Ravens and indefinitely suspended by the league after video surfaced of the assault on his then fiancee.

Monday memo also said that Anna Isaacson, currently the NFL vice president of community affairs and philanthropy, will become its vice president of social responsibility.

has been leading our internal work relating to how we address issues of domestic violence and related social issues, Goodell wrote. this new role, she will oversee the development of the full range of education, training and support programs relating to domestic violence, sexual assault and authentic jerseys wholesale matters of respect. and its relevant subsidiaries. Used under license. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)