Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Women's International History Month


On March 24, Crosspoint celebrated Women's International History Month by hosting a panel discussion on Women's Issues. The panel was facilitated by Pryor House FD Shaamid Gaitan. Issues and Panelists included:

Women and Substance Abuse - Melanie Lane (Alpha Home)
Women Offenders and their Children - Lisa Neale and Corrina Laureles (US Probation Office)
Helping Women Develop a Positive Self Image/Esteem - Irene Hall (Dress for Success San Antonio)
Women and Trauma/Domestic Violence - Patricia Castillo (P.E.A.C.E. Initiatives)

The panel was well attended and the panelists provided great insight to those who work closely with women in need.