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Two years after Philando Castile's death, programs aim to transform relations between police, residents

Dan Simmons

July 07, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Roseville, Minnesota

Drivers in a suburb of St. Paul, Minn., who have equipment issues with their cars may get coupons to help them fix the problems at repair shops rather than a ticket. The Lights On program was created by a nonprofit after the shooting death of Philando Castile by a police officer during a traffic stop over a broken tail light in a nearby town. Twenty participating police departments around the Twin Cities are participating and the program expanded to Iowa, with plans for additional locales.

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From apps to avatars, new tools for taking control of your mental health

Amy Ellis Nutt

July 02, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, New Jersey

Millions of Americans suffer form mental health problems every year, and accessing care can be daunting, difficult, and expensive. A Slack channel, called 18percent, allows online users to anonymously access a message board to discuss their mental health problems and draw on support from people suffering from similar issues. This is part of a new trend in mental health care that utilizes technology to break down the barriers that many face when seeking help.

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Community works to help children overcome trauma

Kelly Byer

July 01, 2018 |

The Canton Repository |

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Response Location: United States, Canton, Ohio

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), have long-term effects on children as they grow up, and children with high ACEs scores often experience serious mental health problems. In Stark County, Ohio, the Stark County Family Council's Trauma and Resiliency Committee works with schools, educators, and children with ACEs to help lower suicide and crime rates among these adolescents.

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New York's Suicide Prevention Program Is the First of Its Kind in the U.S.

Angela Fichter

June 29, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Across the United States, suicide rates are increasing every year, and funding for mental health care is not rising to meet this growing need. New York will be the first state to implement a successful European program called The Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program (ASSIP), which consists of three counseling sessions with a person who has attempted suicide, and includes follow-ups for two years after entry into the program.

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Governments Explore Using Blockchains to Improve Service

Adrianne Jeffries

June 27, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Governments around the world are exploring whether blockchain technologies can improve public administration. In theory, blockchain could improve accountability and trust in government. In practice, pilot projects are hitting roadblocks and may take more time to implement and scale than some might hope.

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Make America talk again: the lab teaching sworn enemies to have decent conversations

Amanda Ripley

June 27, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

To navigate conflict, researchers at Difficult Conversations Laboratories suggest “looping for understanding” and priming participants by sharing information showing the complexity of controversial issues. These strategies can build goodwill and the willingness to continue conversing.

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Always Under Construction

Sara Hudson

June 26, 2018 |

Slate |

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Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

To resolve road construction communications with frustrated drivers, the New Orleans government developed RoadWork NOLA - an app that showed planned road construction. Unfortunately, no one was using it. Instead of giving up on their idea of a solution, they decided to embark on a plan to make it better through project iteration and human-centered design.

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Training the Brain to Stay out of Jail

Eli Hager

June 26, 2018 |

The Marshall Project |

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Response Location: United States, Charleston, South Carolina

A nonprofit in Charleston, South Carolina, uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help formerly incarcerated men shift their mindsets in order to meet the hefty challenges they face re-entering society. Turning Leaf Project actually pays students to take at least 150 hours of CBT and connects them to entry-level jobs in the city and county. So far participants have stayed out of prison, but keeping students in the program is challenging.

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Backpack-Sized Archiving Kit Empowers Community Historians to Record Local Narratives

Allison Meier

June 21, 2018 |

Hyperallergic |

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Response Location: United States, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The Archivist In a Backpack kit developed by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill contains the essential elements for oral history collection including recorders, notepads, and thank you cards. The university is partnering with other organizations to distribute these kits and foster oral history gathering activities.

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Inside the Effort to Bring Haitian Religious Leaders to the Forefront of Social Activism

Vania Andre

June 15, 2018 |

Pacific Standard |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Lawyers and clergy in New York City are partnering to help Haitian-American immigrants learn about their rights. An organizer is overcoming a reluctance from some pastors to engage in what's seen as activism by developing personal relationships with leaders and attending community events.

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