Monday, January 28, 2008

Brownwood BIPP Program & Austin LAN

Members, Allen Brown and Brenna Troncoso, of the SSDVTF were present at a community meeting to discuss implementation of Brownwood's BIPP program. The meeting was hosted by Family Services Center, Inc., of Brownwood, Texas, and facilitated by Al Dostal of Family Services Center. A good showing was made by local law enforcement and judiciary; there were also some social service providers present. A brief overview of the BIPP meeting will be given at our next task force meeting. In the meantime:

Highlights of discussion:

-Cost and duration of program
-BIPP curriculum & state guidelines
-Role for faith-based initiatives
-Role of drugs & alcohol
-Judges see increase in need for bi-lingual services

BT spoke with Dostal, who said he will mail a copy of the curriculum to us.

Task force members will also be present at TCFV's LAN meeting in Austin on February 1. Details to follow.

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