tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post116511110345983683..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1165209128286097602006-12-04T00:12:00.000-05:002006-12-04T00:12:00.000-05:0010:04 - My compliments to you for realizing what awaited you as a high school dropout and gone on to achieve.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes a dose of reality is all that is needed.<BR/><BR/>For your 2nd paragraph I'm now aware offhand of such a group. Perhaps a call tomorrow to either United Way (since they hold the purse strings to many groups) or the Mayor's Action Center could point you in a direction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1165160744901694862006-12-03T10:45:00.000-05:002006-12-03T10:45:00.000-05:00Gary, I completely agree. The problem is we've been tricked into mostly defining "crime prevention" as what happens to a perp AFTER a crime has already been committed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1165158265197993112006-12-03T10:04:00.000-05:002006-12-03T10:04:00.000-05:00I am a high school dropout who returned to school and received my high school diploma. As a working adult, I have gone on to receive 2 undergrad college degrees and am currently working on my MBA. <BR/><BR/>My achievements are largely due to self-motivation and a 'never say die' mentality. I fear we are raising 'weak' children who lack motivation and much-needed mentors to help them succeed. If someone can point me in the direction of a good organization that helps dropouts achieve their education, I am at a point in my life where I'd be able to volunteer my time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com