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Joining us is the CEO of Fathers With Voices, Eric Legette. Inspired by his friend’s story, Eric founded Fathers With Voices to help educate, empower and support men who want to remain in their children’s lives. Eric himself fought a custody battle for his daughter and won.In part two of this two-part interview with Eric, we talked about his teaching journey and dived deeper into his book. Let’s jump right in and learn some tips and ways to prevent domestic violence.[00:01 – 06:25] Doing Things That Ruffle People’s FeathersEric shares how he got into teachingEric talks about a book he’s working on (will be published soon)Eric talks about the problems he noticed in the educational systemThey do not realize that they fall into human servicesGood at pointing out the data but not following through the data[06:26 – 19:29] Domestic Violence PreventionEric talks about his book on the topic of domestic violence prevention10 Warning Signs Is Your Date A Deadbeat or Deadly? by Eric LegetteEric gives out a few of the 10 warning signs discussed in his bookIf you are currently in this type of relationship, here’s advice from Eric.Going back to the basics of prevention and be aggressive when applying it.With COVID-19, domestic violence has increased globally.[19:30 – 27:58] Closing SegmentWhat are your goals for the next year?“I’m considering starting a non-profit based on the book.”What would the new you say to the old you?“Be more optimistic instead of pessimistic.”What is something that helps you get through a tough situation?“Prayer. Writing. Music. Listening to music. Creating music. Taking long walks. I’m somebody that would get in my car and drive for 45 minutes.”Eric’s book recommendations:Succeeding Against the Odds by John JohnsonThink and Grow Rich: A Black Choice by Dennis KimbroGrab a copy of Eric’s book on Amazon or visit his website https://10warningsigns.net/Connect with Eric online! See the links below. Tweetable Quotes:“If you decide to have a child. That’s on you. That’s your responsibility.” – Eric Legette“What I think is very important is we have to get back to the basics of prevention. We have to really become very preventive.” – Eric LegetteResources Mentioned:10 Warning Signs Is Your Date A Deadbeat or Deadly? by Eric LegetteTicketsatWork You can connect with Eric on Facebook. Check out his Fathers With Voices Consulting Services Facebook Page.Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/For More Information About Surviving To Thriving: http://tothriving.org/