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  • Ending violence in Pakistan starts in the playground

    December 24, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Pakistan, Hyderabad

    Using play-based learning and positive communication lessons, an organization called Right to Play helps school children in Pakistan act less violently toward their peers. The program, which is now replicated in 18 countries around the world, aims to reduce gender-based violence and stereotyping in the classroom.

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  • How One County Became a Lab for California's Prison Reform

    December 21, 2018 |

    The Marshall Project |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, California

    After San Joaquin County adopted a slew of criminal justice reforms, crime dropped by 20 percent, the lowest number in a decade. One of the things that was implemented were speciality courts aimed at decreasing arrest time and helping “former prisoners find jobs, housing and treatment for mental health and addiction problems.” Other measures include ending cash bail and racial bias training. “Crime has always been issue No. 1, but the narrative in this city is one about being a second chance city.”

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  • Despite high poverty, why fewer people live on Philly's streets than in other big cities

    December 19, 2018 |

    WHYY |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Several factors contribute to the successful strategy that keeps people off the streets in Philadelphia, where the poverty rate is the highest among the 10 biggest cities in the country. Having multiple services within comprehensive outreach teams is a critical component as is their caring approach to those who need help. Housing services, both temporary and permanent are also vital. Permanent housing is offered with "wrap-around services" which enable people to stay housed. These include physical and mental help in addition to assistance with obtaining a GED, a license and more.

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  • Building the next generation of 'guardian' cops — a blueprint for San Francisco?

    December 18, 2018 |

    Mission Local |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Washington

    The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission has developed a training approach that emboldens police officers’ sense of guardianship by teaching empathy, how to build trust, and how to listen. As San Francisco’s police department grapples with how to be both guardians and warriors in their community, they seeks to adopt a similar model.

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  • To Treat Babies for Drug Withdrawal, Help Their Mothers, Too

    December 12, 2018 |

    Undark |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Santa Cruz, California

    Realizing there was no protocol in place to help pregnant women addicted to drugs or babies born to a mother with an addiction problem, a team of doctors in Santa Cruz created one. From using morphine to treat withdrawal in infants to visiting with mothers before, during and after pregnancy, the varied approaches are showing signs of success through shorter hospital stays, fewer return visits and less reports of child abuse.

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  • Sleepless No More In Seattle — Later School Start Time Pays Off For Teens

    December 12, 2018 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Sleep deprivation is an issue that plagues many people today, but is especially detrimental to the health of children that are still in school. Recognizing this, Seattle middle and high schools have shifted the start time for school and are already reporting higher attendance and improved grades.

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  • A Denver construction company's tech saved it lots of time and money. Then it shared with competitors — for free

    December 10, 2018 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    PCL Construction is known in the construction industry for being innovative. Most recently, they have begun a push to integrate technology to modernize their company and the industry. By working with software engineers and app developers, the company has drastically improved efficiency. Not content to let the rest of the industry remain inefficient, PCL also decided to openly share its software.

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  • In Remote Villages, Surprising New Measures Save Children With Malaria

    December 10, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Zambia

    Malaria disproportionally impacts young children and toddlers, oftentimes leaving parents in remote villages with little time to act before their child is at risk of dying. A pilot program coupled with other various efforts in Zambia aim to lessen this likelihood by utilizing stopgap medications as well as rapid diagnostic tests, and bicycle ambulances.

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  • For this Family, Safe Parking L.A. Was a Lifeline During the Crisis of a Lifetime

    December 10, 2018 |

    Streetsblog LA |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    The Safe Parking Program in Los Angeles is providing people living out of their vehicles with secure lots. For those facing housing instability, this temporary measure helps people save their energy and resources so that they can maintain employment and find permanent housing.

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  • A better way to investigate rape

    December 09, 2018 |

    Minnesota Star Tribune |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, West Valley City, Utah

    In West Valley City, Utah, the police department has transformed how they handle sex crimes. Department reforms include mandatory training on trauma, required testing of all rape kits, and the development of a set of guidelines to use when questioning victims – all of which shifting their focus towards justice and healing. The reforms have led to sharp increases in cases prosecuted and convicted and even changes in legislation statewide.

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