Over the past weeks, we have had the opportunity to examine and evaluate a significant social issue in Vancouver- addiction. Through our work, we have had the opportunity to speak with a number of people actively involved in this issue and have learned a great deal.
Ben : At first look it is easy to brush off as “their fault” or “their choice”. I myself, regretfully, have taken this outlook in the past…
Matt : It would be very difficult to point out the exact reasons for ineffective approaches since addiction is a very complicated matter, but I think a lack of general education is one of the reason…
Nelson : There is no one solution that will please everyone. Its not about about coming up with a compromise, but rather to help put things into perspective…
Sunny : Education is a powerful tool, as it helps to reflect on the reality and reduce some stigmatization…
BWiles
sunnyhoshingchan
changmai
mattbaril
what kind of stuff (if any) did you learn about public relations and trying to direct people who may have gotten carried away with an irrelevant philosophical detail in your work?
Our group (violence against survival sex trade workers) encountered lots of problems with this. just wondering how you might have dealt with your problems if you had any.