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Peace Studies Program Attracts Young Iraqis Eager for Social Change

Olivia Cuthbert

February 10, 2020 |

Al-Fanar Media |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Iraq, Duhaq

In Iraq, where unemployment is high for recent grads, students gravitate towards science and math degrees. But, a new program in peace-and-conflict resolution is the first and only of its kind in the country. It teaches students about peace-building. Close to 250 people have enrolled. "For many undergraduates in the new program at Duhok, that means working side by side to create a more inclusive society. “It’s important for people in our society to know how to deal with conflict.”

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The Old Asylum Is Gone: Today A Mental Health System Serves All

Rob Waters

February 03, 2020 |

Health Affairs |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Italy, Trieste

In Trieste, Italy, accessing mental health care resources is made easier by an approach that allows for people to seek assistance without the fear of being punished. In most cases throughout the region, mental health centers act as first responders and treatment facilities are open-door with very few instances of coercive treatment initiated. While individuals report that this model of care is successful, another element of success includes the employment rate of patients.

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Students in the U.S. and Iraq Discover Common Ground

Olivia Cuthbert

January 20, 2020 |

Al-Fanar Media |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Iraq, Mosul

A program that was inspired by rising racial tensions is helping students from Pennsylvania State University and the University of Mosul in Iraq erase misconceptions about each other’s cultures. Participants of the “World in Conversation Program,” gather for virtual conversations and talk about their issues, concerns, and daily life. The program is helping them dismantle stereotypes they might have of Arabs and Americans. “I want to show them who we really are, beyond the stereotypes in the media.”

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They were paralyzed and alone. Here's what's happened since they started a gunshot survivor group.

Helen Ubiñas

December 26, 2019 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In the first six months of its existence, a support group for paralyzed gunshot survivors provided both emotional support and sharing of tips on getting the help its members need to regain control over their lives. Led by a victims' advocate who eventually plans to hand off her facilitator role to someone from the community it serves, the group has discussed everything from obtaining wheelchair lifts, accessible housing, and jobs to coping with anger and grief. Says one of the participants, "I had to learn everything myself. It doesn't have to be like that."

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How a closed-door meeting shows farmers are waking up on climate change

Helena Bottemiller Evich

December 09, 2019 |

Politico |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

As the agriculture industry faces crop and profit loss due to catastrophic weather events, many farmers and ranchers are being catalysts for conversations with politicians, scientists, and environmental groups about how to combat the effects of climate change. Throughout the United States, key stakeholders in the food supply chain have formed working groups to discuss climate change and how their industry can work together to improve soil health and sequester carbon. While there are some who are not supportive of these efforts, there is a growing consensus around the importance of having these discussions.

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Women Transforming Their Lives In Prison

Allison Frost

November 27, 2019 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Radio Talk Show |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Wilsonville, Oregon

The Insight Alliance leads a series of classes in three Oregon prisons that strive to change people's behavior by changing how they think. "When people feel better they do better," the founder says. The focus is on resisting the natural impulse to let negative thoughts control our behavior, or dwelling on them in a way that clouds thinking. In the state's only women's prison, Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, a group of women in the class talk about how it has changed their lives, and how they know it will make them better people once they leave prison.

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From Foreigner to Family Member

Angela K. Evans

November 22, 2019 |

Christianity Today |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Volunteers with the Embassy Church visit detainees once a week upon request, with about 15 to 20 volunteers spending time with people during four one-hour shifts. As they built relationships with the detainees, volunteers fundraised to hire immigration lawyers and help people through the asylum process.

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Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops

Jenifer McShane

November 15, 2019 |

HBO |

Documentary |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

Two officers with the San Antonio Police Department's Mental Health Unit show how they respond to mental health crises with empathetic listening and de-escalation tactics rather than the traditional police tactics of command and control. The small unit can only handle a tiny percentage of the city's crisis calls. But the officers also run the training of all incoming police cadets, who now get 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Team training. This policing tactic works only because it exists within a well-developed system of mental health care in the city.

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Healing a Divided Nation Begins Face to Face

Chris Winters

November 12, 2019 |

Yes! Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, South Lebanon, Ohio

Personal connections contribute to more productive discourse, reducing polarization and divisiveness. Outreach projects such as those led by the Better Angels nonprofit and KUOW-FM in Seattle encourage conversations between individuals with differing political points of view. KUOW has run several “Ask A…” programs, including “Ask a Muslim” and “Ask a police officer,” which focus on building conservations. The Better Angels program, which includes workshops centered on discourse, has spread nationwide.

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How four dioceses are actually doing something about the climate crisis

Brian Roewe

November 08, 2019 |

National Catholic Reporter |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Some Catholic churches and dioceses are turning green and are making strides to be environmentally friendly. This article gives examples of churches and dioceses across the country that have done a number of things to be more eco friendly, from converting solar, to planting over 200 trees, to conducting energy audits. Some are doing more theological work, like connecting the environment to Catholic values. "We are beginning to see a change."

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