I'm looking for a partner to help create, promote, and present the Before It Begins curriculum for high school students. The program enables students to identify traits of potential domestic abusers and encourages them to reject harmful, demeaning behaviors. Before It Begins leverages the power of entertainment combined with interactive instruction. The ultimate objective is to increase respect for individual's needs and space, to foster civility, and to enhance more kind and safe relationships. Before It Begins can reduce domestic abuse and save youth from being manipulated and battered by those with bullying, controlling attitudes. The task before us requires dedication and perseverance. The desire to control others is a common characteristic that can be natural to most of us. Like with the war against racial prejudice, to make such a fundamental social change necessitates determined commitment over time. This is a collaborative effort where partners contribute to both concept and application. I bring a host of talents to the project, including film, stage, and music production. I also have a background in creating media based instruction. All of those disciplines require respectful interaction with a variety of individuals with different expertise. To learn more, go to www.larryblanscett.com and select the upper far left link Before It Begins. Thank you you for taking the time to consider my search for a motivated partner. Sincerely, Larry W. Blanscett