Daphne--

What do other programs you know about, do?

Andrea

On Mar 3, 2008, at 5:49 PM, Daphne Greenberg wrote:


> I would like to contribute to the discussion on attendance and focus 

> on Shannie's program which is geared towards women, is in a secure 

> environment, and provides transportation and child care. She is 

> wondering what can be done to increase attendance over and beyond 

> these issues. One aspect that needs to be considered is domestic 

> violence. Fortunately, this is not an issue for all female learners, 

> but it is an issue for too many. If a partner or family member is not 

> supportive of the learner increasing skills, or is suspicious of the 

> learner being part of a public activity on a regular basis, 

> transportation and child care cannot address these obstacles.

> Daphne

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