Santa Barbara Ecology of Leadership Circle Oct08-Feb09

Problem: "Part of the Solution" is a new documentary feature film currently in production. Director Mark Desvaux, having recently seen Age of Stupid said; "I wish our film could have screened straight after, as our aim is to leave people inspired, empowered and full of hope for the future, something which very few films on issues facing Humanity have managed." Interviewed for the film so far include Transition founder Rob Hopkins, Chris Johnstone, best-selling author and Oprah regular Marianne William...

Problem: The Problem Arizona’s juvenile corrections system, behavioral health services, and educational environments are lacking successful programs to meet the needs for at-risk or challenged youth across all ethnic groups. It is likely that this situation can be applied nationally. Patterns of abuse continue to plague our society in growing numbers. Emotionally and physically jailed juveniles are simply not available to learn coping skills that help them survive and thrive as community member...

Action: The Solution The analogy of taking a fish out of a dirty fish tank, cleaning it off, and throwing it back in with expectations of survival and success applies here. We need more than a clean fish tank, we need a new aquarium. Spectrum Academy is that new aquarium, equipped to meet the needs of habilitating at-hope youth with skill and precision for the 21st Century, by harvesting historical values and restoring cultural and traditional foundations. 21st Century youth need 21st Century ...