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15 countries, other states use social impact bonds, too

Kristen Jordan Shamus

December 13, 2016 |

Detroit Free Press |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Peterborough

A project launched in the United Kingdom uses social-impact bonds to reduce recidivism among prisoners, bringing together public and private resources to implement more effective and cost efficient social programs. Their success is inspiring other countries to follow suit.

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Could Nurse-Family Partnership expand impact in Michigan?

Kristen Jordan Shamus

December 03, 2016 |

Detroit Free Press |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Michigan

The Michigan Nurse-Family Partnership is improving maternal and infant health while saving the state money. The programs address 5% of the need that exists in the state but they are expanding thanks to philanthropic support and committed intermediaries.

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JPS Students Avoid Conflict with Peer Mediation

Sierra Mannie

November 30, 2016 |

Jackson Free Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

Whitten Preparatory, a mostly black middle school, is one of four schools in Jackson that are trying to combat disciplinary issues and keep violence low by using peer mediation - training students to be mediators so they can help their classmates come to a peaceful resolution to their issues.

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Wanted: Leaders to Turn Interfaith Conflict Into Trust

David Bornstein

November 29, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

In New York, hate crimes against Muslims have reached levels not seen since 2001. In response to deep racial divides nationally, the importance of having effective interfaith leaders is more relevant than ever.

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Legal advocate helps workers under shadow of criminal records

Jane M. Von Bergen

November 20, 2016 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia enacted a law in 2016 that allows for people convicted of minor crimes to get their records sealed by a court. In this article an employment lawyer who has worked for many years with people who have records talks about why it's extremely difficult for people to reintegrate into a community and get a job with even a minor conviction in their past. The shift has garnered support across political lines as people begin to realize the economic and other costs to society when people can't work and end up back in prison.

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How Mysuru became India's ‘cleanest city'

Patralekha Chatterjee

November 17, 2016 |

Citiscope |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Mysuru

Mysuru has become a gleaming example for solutions to India's vaster struggles with solid-waste management, toilet construction, sanitation strategy, public outreach, and other measures. The city uses a decentralized model that leverages a mix of municipal resources, NGO leadership, civil society, and cooperation from proud residents and businesses.

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Organizing New Media

Jason Farbman

November 17, 2016 |

Jacobin |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

In order to secure workplace protections, liability protection for their writing, and channels of communication with management, writers working for digital media companies have begun to unionize. Unions can provide support for media outlets changing ownership as well as providing a spur for mission-driven media outlets to live up to their mission.

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Kha'p'o Community School Returns K-6 Education to Pueblo Control

Ellen Berkovitch

November 15, 2016 |

Santa Fe Public Radio (KSFR) |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Kha'p'o Community School recently became the first of six Native American Community Academy schools in New Mexico and, after two years of planning, is now entirely under tribal control. Its educational model brings tribal language and project-based learning focused on tribal identity into the classroom. This model teaches the importance of cultural preservation and prepares the children who will someday be leading the very tribe that they are being educated in.

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Rural economies get high on legal cannabis

Leah Todd Lin

November 15, 2016 |

High Country News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Trinidad, Colorado

Many small towns in Colorado who have previously struggled economically are now benefitting from the legal marijuana industry. The marijuana sales tax is helping towns pay for infrastructure and development efforts. However, local officials are wary of becoming too reliant upon this industry, as it may not be sustainable. For the time being, towns are using their extra tax dollars to build up their communities.

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What Mindfulness Does for Urban Kids

Eillie Anzilotti

November 14, 2016 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, New York

In Baltimore, the effects of poverty hamper student's educational experience. This article looks at one school's attempt to address these education and behavioral barriers through meditation.

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