Public Relations & Crisis Communications
For individuals, families, small organizations, reform movements, and local leaders
When sensitive situations become public—or when they might—you need clear, calm communication. I help clients navigate messaging, manage narratives, and communicate effectively during moments of uncertainty or conflict.
What I Offer
Crisis Communications
Rapid-response messaging, scenario planning, and clear narrative strategy.
Press Releases & Public Statements
Professionally written statements for media, agencies, or stakeholder groups.
Reputation Repair & Narrative Restoration
Building a credible, fact-based counter-narrative when you’re misrepresented.
Public Messaging for Legal or Administrative Disputes
Strategic communications when conflicts intersect with public systems.
Media Engagement Strategy
How to communicate with reporters, when to speak, and what information to provide.
Family-Court & CPS-Adjacent PR
A rare specialization: safe, strategic public messaging for families under legal or agency pressure.
Who I Work With
- Individuals facing reputational risk
- Parents and families misrepresented by systems
- Small organizations in crisis
- Advocacy movements
- Community leaders
- Public figures dealing with narrative challenges
Deliverables
- Crisis messaging packets
- Press releases
- Public statements
- Media strategy overview
- Narrative reframing materials
- Reputation repair plans
Michael R. Phillips - Journalist | Advocate 