This letter was written by the CEO of my organization to invite Chris Brown to participate in our Batterer's Intervention Programs.
Dear Chris,
You can help us end domestic and dating violence. SafeHaven of Tarrant County would like to help you address what you are experiencing following the recent episode of dating violence with Rihanna. If you choose to take responsibility for your actions, the following information will interest you. Violence against women cannot be ignored and must be addressed by every member of the community, whether celebrity or not. With that in mind, we would like to invite you to participate in our Batterer's Intervention Program, where we educate abusers on new behaviors and skills that will aid in ending domestic and dating violence. The 36-hour psycho-educational program, designed to stop abusive behavior, includes sessions in anger management, effective communication, problem solving skills and assertive versus aggressive behavior. The sessions take place twice a week over an 18-week period. During the sessions, you can ask questions and share perceptions and feelings related to abuse. We will be happy to help you find accommodations and a recording studio during your stay.
As a result of this educational experience, you may find the courage to take a strong stand against dating and domestic violence. After you learn the skills you need to lead an abuse-free life, your voice can help us keep all girlfriends, wives, mothers, daughters and sisters safe from violence. You can spread the word among the public, your fans, and the Hollywood community alike that violence against women is never the answer and will not be tolerated.
Sincerely,
Mary Lee Hafley
President and CEO
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I do understand why everyone likes this commercial, but the first time I saw it I immediately had the reaction of questioning if it's really a good thing to encourage little girls (and now there is one with a little boy) to take pictures and send them to people over the internet? I mean, I understand the bedroom furniture pictures are of a fish or something, but I still don't think it's necessarily a good thing to enable such young children to do things they might not be able to understand the consequences of.
I want read that letter