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  • The Detroit Success Story Visible From Space

    May 18, 2017 |

    Politico |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    In just three years, Detroit carried out an ambitious $185 million project to re-illuminate the city's 88,000 streetlights, half of which were dark, with new energy-efficient LED lights. Through its new Public Lighting Authority, the city used an innovative funding scheme to pay for the lights even in the midst of municipal bankruptcy. After the lights went up, residents felt safer, and businesses felt a noticeable bump.

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  • Guatemalan deportees get fresh start as volcano guides

    May 12, 2017 |

    Al Jazeera |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Guatemala, San Jose Calderas, Chimaltenango

    The United States deported more than 100 people to the farming village of San Jose Calderas in 2008. Money lenders and gang members quickly descended on the deportees, demanding payments and taking property. Some deportees and their families are now working as tourist guides on the nearby Acatenango volcano, carving out a new way of making a living.

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  • This Camden Halfway Home is Reducing Recidivism Across the River

    May 11, 2017 |

    Billy Penn |

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    Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

    Many previously incarcerated people struggle to both rehabilitate and gain the necessary skills for a successful post-prison life. This article looks at Hope Hall, a halfway house using a comprehensive approach meant to address underlying issues of incarceration as well as prepare participants for future employment.

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  • Here are the 3 steps everyone agrees we need to take to tackle recidivism

    May 09, 2017 |

    Generocity |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Activists, and lawmakers have been proposing ideas for prisoner reentry, or supporting former prisoners by finding work, housing, and healthcare, in order to reduce the trend of prisoners being released, committing another crime, and returning to prison. Philadelphia, which has a high recidivism rate, is one of the cities that is already implementing solutions.

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  • The Fix

    May 07, 2017 |

    The GroundTruth Project |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Throughout New York City’s five boroughs, the opioid crisis has had a huge impact across class, race, and neighborhood boundaries. In response, several initiatives have been implemented including needle exchanges, providing rehabilitation treatment in the community rather than out of state, asking about drug use during the primary care visits, and integrating methodone services into primary care provision.

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  • In Quebec, one who turned away from extremism helps others find the path

    May 06, 2017 |

    Minnesota Star Tribune |

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    Response Location: Canada, Quebec City, Quebec

    The Centre for the Prevention of Radicalization Leading to Violence in Quebec has expanded rapidly, becoming a model for programs around the world. What sets it apart from projects in Europe and the United States is that it confronts extremism of all stripes — not just Islamist — and focuses on behavior that signals the risk of violence, not just radical ideas, only involving law enforcement as a last resort.

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  • Prevention Point Philadelphia aims to reduce harm with syringe exchange

    May 04, 2017 |

    Temple University |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Prevention Point Philadelphia provides needle-exchange, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, counseling groups, mailboxes, and Naloxone (an opioid overdose reversal drug) training to 18,000 people. The center also connects addicts to addiction services and other social programs if they want to seek recovery.

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  • ‘It's like a sisterhood'

    May 04, 2017 |

    Temple University |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Mercy Hospice in Philadelphia is a recovery home that serves homeless women and their children. Their comprehensive approach provides addiction services, as well as mental health and trauma support; the home is seen as a "stepping stone to long-term recovery" and almost half of the women move on to independent housing when they leave the program.

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  • Catholic Charities: Taking a holistic approach to address food insecurity

    May 04, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Food security has increasingly become an issue for many families across the country, as economic instability and other factors contribute to the rising costs of living. Catholic Charities in Mansfield is taking a more comprehensive approach to addressing the multifaceted challenges of food security. They provide a food bank that offers the needy the option to choose foods that suit their lifestyle and needs, in addition to support services such as housing and medical assistance, and financial and career workshops that can help break the cycle of poverty long-term.

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  • Philadelphia FIGHT provides recovery treatment for HIV/AIDS populations

    May 04, 2017 |

    Temple University |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia FIGHT is a government-funded health care provider that has a program specifically for people who are HIV/AIDS positive and are also recovering addicts. It is an intensive 9 to 12-month outpatient program where participants engage in 10 hours of therapy every week as well as job training and life and budgeting skills.

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