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Can Surfing Reprogram the Veteran's Brain?

Matt Skenazy

September 15, 2015 |

Outside |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

Many veterans return to civilian life with experiences that lead to post-traumatic stress disorder, but a surf program at Camp Pendelton is showing promise as a means of treatment. Although there is no one-size fits all solution for PTSD treatment, those that have participated in Ocean Therapy are showing decreased signs of depression as well as other promising benefits.

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Mumbai slum dwellers say 'I have to help' stop violence against women

Marco Werman, Rhitu Chatterjee

September 15, 2015 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: India, Mumbai, Maharashtra

In the Mumbai slum of Dharavi, an NGO called Society for Nutrition, Education & Health Action (SNEHA) is working to make life safer by teaching men the importance of not being violent towards women. Through an app called Eyewatch, community members are able to document acts of domestic violence, which helps SNEHA team members locate victims and their abusers.

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Lessons from under the coconut tree

James Vaznis

September 12, 2015 |

The Boston Globe |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Haiti, Nippes

Boston professors visit countries and homes of foreign students to better understand their culture and gain insights about how to better teach them. The goal is to reach across cultural divides to help a big part of the student population — emigres from faraway lands — that is plagued with low standardized test scores and high dropout rates. Accompanying photojournalism: http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/bigpicture/2015/09/12/seeking-cultural-connections/L3mIQAQM3v9YT9A2K4JliL/story.html

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Fort Collins looks to Vermont for homeless solutions

Sarah Jane Kyle

September 11, 2015 |

Coloradoan |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Fort Collins, Colorado

Although they sit nearly 2,000 miles apart, Burlington, Vermont and Fort Collins, Colorado, both deal with homelessness to a similar degree. That is why when Burlington officials implemented a successful street outreach program, leaders in the midwestern state took notice. In late 2015, the city of Fort Collins set out to pilot their own outreach program, modeled after Burlington's efforts.

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A New Way of Fighting Crime—and Helping Victims—on the Violent Streets of Los Angeles

Mark Obbie

September 11, 2015 |

Slate |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Four community groups in the Los Angeles area work to address the root causes of what draws young people into gangs with a mix of approaches to help people leave the gang life, including education and job services, counseling, addiction services, and tattoo removal. Some also focus on helping victims since so many gang members start out life as victims themselves and this feeds into a cycle of violence. All of them focus on creating community and belonging, which is why so many young people join gangs in the first place.

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A Prescription for More Black Doctors

Nikole Hannah-Jones

September 09, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

On average, black students in public schools receive fewer resources giving them a late start. A mostly black university in New Orleans has increased overall achievement by developing students’ shared responsibility for one another’s success.

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For Teens in Crisis, the Next Text Could Be a Lifesaver

David Bornstein

September 04, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

With pressures of depression, anxiety, and suicide on the rise, teenagers in the United States are challenged to find the comfortable outlet and accessibility for emotional support. The Crisis Text Line offers a counseling service through mobile texting, which reduces the shame that can occur when approaching an in-person counselor, and expands access to professional mental health counseling nationwide.

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The Truth About Suicide in Colorado

Daliah Singer

September 01, 2015 |

5280 - The Denver Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

More than 800,000 people worldwide, including about 40,000 Americans, die by suicide each year. Colorado is pushing to prevent suicides by promoting awareness and changing laws to help those at risk.

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Southside center caters to people leaving prison

Robin Wood

August 30, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

Filling gaps in prisoner re-entry and transitional housing is the goal of a 14-month-old Fairbanks organization. Southside Reentry Center offers 10 to 15 beds, depending on the season, for people exiting the correctional system, and helps address issues like alcoholism.

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Why are low income students not showing up to college, even though they have been accepted?

Meredith Kolodner

August 14, 2015 |

The Hechinger Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Forty percent of low-income students accepted to college never start school because of a fear of debt and feelings they don't belong. A New York college access organization is using peer-mentoring to help perspective students jump over the hurtles.

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