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Reviews

"Thank you for participating as a presenter in the September LECC conference. The conference was a large success in large part due to the caliber of speakers and subject matter. We greatly appreciate your presentation on Indian Country issues. The fact the conference was filled to capacity is a reflection that you are viewed as an expert in the field and that others look to you for guidance on issues pertaining to crimes of violence and juvenile crime and prevention."

William W. Mercer United States Attorney

"On behalf of the BAFVTF, I want to extend our appreciation to you for your presentation at the McGuire Memorial Conference on Domestic Violence on October 31. Your presentation was very well received and we heard many positive comments about the information you provided. Again, thank you for your time and expertise."

Lisa Wells, President Billings Area Family Violence Task Force

Speech Topics

Leadership

Eleanor discusses positive self-images for healthy families, teenagers, teachers, police, counselors, judges, attorneys and communities. She tells them how to positively influence and direct other people. Her approach is to inspire by example, belief and encouragement. If the group prefers, she can include discussion on the prevention of juvenile delinquency and sexual assault.

Mentoring

How the drug war and the crime wars can be won by developing mentors of police, teachers, coaches, parents and among the children themselves. It can include prevention of juvenile delinquency, gangs and date rape. She has bought this message to cities, rural areas and reservations.

Women's Issues

Eleanor has developed an expertise on women's issues: self esteem, boundaries, violence prevention and how women get into bad relationships without the proper gift of "discernment". By using humor and compelling stories of real life examples, she provides insight, strength, encouragement and hope to women who blame themselves. By concentrating on creating a balanced and harmonious life for yourself instead of blaming anyone, she gets the group actively discussing ways to create a mutually respectful environment in any relationship that nutures and enriches lives.

Diversity

Cultural and ethnic diversity often serves as a wedge in understanding between professionals and the communities they serve. Eleanor deals directly with often uncomfortable and crucial issues with compassion and humor, allowing diverse groups such as law enforcement and womens' groups to open their minds, gain understanding and consider how to view diversity as a gift, not a problem.
She most recently lectured at a MT State and University Conference on Race with Diversity 101. She shares her experience gained from her background in cultural anthropology, volunteer international Human Rights lawyer and work with diverse ethnic groups in the United States.

At Risk Kids/Prevention

Highly complex topic is made straightforward and clear. As a former prosecutor, Eleanor gives the facts on kids today, enlightening and educating professionals and communities about the challenges facing kids today, why the suicide risk is so high and what steps can be taken. With humor and compassion, she gives concrete suggestions for everyone from the first responders (teachers, police, hospitals and courts) to communities to reach out to these children in need to work on drug and crime prevention.

Law: Full Faith and Credit, Federal Firearms laws, Family Violence

For four years Eleanor has conducted national trainings based upon a manual and handbook she wrote on Full Faith and Credit. She includes in the training federal domestic violence laws that, in certain circumstances, make state and tribal misdemeanors or certain firearms possessions a felony. She makes complex laws clear, with personal experiences and interesting stories creating an in depth, educational experience. As a former prosecutor she excels in relating to law enforcement and the courts in a manner they understand, encouraging questions and lively interaction. For years she has also brought these trainings to the Reservations for much needed updates for federal and tribal officers.

Intuitive Problem Solving

As a lawyer and leader, Eleanor was trained to solve problems with logic. The goal was everything. After 30 years, a world of experience, and her later work as a professional artist, she realizes a more evolved way of problem solving especially when the regular route does not work. In an easily adaptable way through fun and creativity, she shows the individual or team how to reach that goal while drawing on a broader range of choices. Creating encourages a deeper form of mental integration. She does not teach at you but provides tools to develop greater skill, deeper learning and more openness to a broader range of choices. This method of problem solving creates great satisfaction. It is wonderful for team work and for individual leadership skills.