Did your post just appear or did I miss it the first time? - I could swear my screen didn't have yours up at first. Oh well.

I think your idea of a database is not only a good idea, but a necessary one. The only way to guarantee that people know what everyone is doing or what the options are when wanting to help, is to have it all available to see.

Advocates should try to avoid duplication as well , or, conversely, need to provide what the pd community lacks...numbers on an issue.

I tried to think of a "reputable" gangster to compare you to in the UK, but I didn't know any. They all must come to America.

Great to be hearing from Europe!
paula