Diamond Star Divas in partnership w/Dream Works Inc., United Way, Community of Hope AME Church , Step Into the Light Ministries, The Circle of Hope and Other Domestic Violence Organizations. Uncomfortable Conversations is a youth-led initiative created by Dreams Work, Inc. that uses live theatrical presentations to build awareness and spark a dialogue around domestic and teen dating violence. ... Uncomfortable Conversations strives to promote self-esteem and self-confidence in young people and provide participants and audiences with information on where to turn for help when dealing with these issues. The workshop is part of a collaborative, community-based youth violence prevention program, Way to P.E.A.C.E., led by United Way of the National Capital Area in conjunction with other impactful youth-serving organizations. Uncomfortable Conversations is a collection of 4 short plays plus an interactive panel discussion. Each play focuses on a different interaction among young people affected by violence. These include: conversations with the victim (male or female), conversations with friends, conversation with parents, and conversations with myself -a peak into the mind of the abuser. Uncomfortable Conversations Premieres: FREE EVENT OPEN TO PUBLIC Date: Friday, November 30, 2012 Time: 7:30pm Location: Community of Hope A.M.E. Church (Iverson Mall). **The event will also have resource tables to connect community members to organizations that focus on domestic violence. **This premiere event will be live streamed on the United Way of the National Capital Area and Dreams Work websites and will include a real time chat component on social media.