Dream soup...and life stew : a collection of learning materials for women on the street

Alderson, Lucy. (Author). Capilano College (Author). Twiss, Diana. (Added Author). National Literacy Secretariat. (Added Author). Capilano College (Added Author). WISH Drop-In Centre Society. (Added Author).

Summary: A project funded by the National Literacy Secretariat through the Adult Literacy Cost-Shared Program. This publication describes the WISH Learning Centre, a drop-in program aimed at female sex-trade workers in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, and its activities. Activities include: role plays, crafts, beauty tips/self care, reading, writing and math games. Contains testimonies and quotes from DTES women learners. Includes worksheets and detailed materials lists for use in learner group activities.

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Physical Description: 107 p. cm.
Publisher: North Vancouver, BC : Capilano College, c2006.

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General Note:	Important contributions from the six women who made up the Learning Materials Advisory Group: DJ, Donna Jesso, Adrienne Macallum, Charlene Ottenbros, Gina Robertson, Josie Wiehe. A useful resource for literacy outreach practitioners, especially those working with disenfranchised women.
Formatted Contents Note:	Acknowledgements -- Dedication -- Introduction -- Being -- Healing -- Creating -- Learning -- Leading.
Target Audience Note:	Reading level: Independent (Gr 8+).
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Online version available.

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Women -- Sex trafficking -- Vancouver
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Literacy programs -- Women -- Vancouver
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Workforce literacy.

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