Yap I've sent out the questions. Where do I find the updated version (feeling a little stupid right now, it's probably under my nose)? Can you send it to me here again? Thanks.
Here's are the questions I asked:
1. Does Alison and the rest of the A START group know about Straight, Inc., Life, Growing Together, and SAFE, Orlando?
2. Which community based programs does ASTART want to funnel federal funding to?
3. What is the science they have to back the claim that these programs are safer and more effective than the Synanon based tough love troubled parent industry?
4. Do they understand or have an open mind to the fact that most people don't need any formal intervention at all and that many of the problems could be resolved at home with love and guidance?
I couldn't agree more with number 4. From all the kids I've talked to, and some parents too, things could have easily been resolved at home in many instances. And more often than not, it does seem to be linked to parenting style.
Anyway, let me know if the questions above are OK and what you'd like me to add. Thanks.