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  • Graffiti punished by reading - 'It worked!' says prosecutor

    April 16, 2019 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: United States, Ashburn, Virginia

    After graffitiing a historic landmark with swastikas and racist phrases, a juvenile prosecutor chose to educate rather than punish the perpetrators. Each teen was given a list of 35 books that covered topics like race, religion, and culture, and they had to pick 12 and do monthly assignments for a year. The books included titles like, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou, and Night, by Elie Wiesel. After the year, the learning opportunity given to the teens showed demonstrable success.

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  • Restoring Prisoners' Access to Education Reduces Recidivism

    April 16, 2019 |

    Pacific Standard |

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    Response Location: United States, Hawaii

    A piece of bipartisan legislation was introduced to the United States’ Senate in February 2018 that would give individuals in incarceration access to Pell Grants, thus increasing their college education opportunities. While the bill was not enacted, it is part of an ongoing process of reinstating access to Pell Grants for prisoners from the Obama administration, who gave limited access in its Second Chance program. This bill speaks to the largely bipartisan cultural shift that embraces the need to invest in correctional education in order to prevent recidivism.

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  • As floods increase, cities like Detroit are looking to green stormwater infrastructure

    April 16, 2019 |

    Ensia |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    In Detroit, a city with plenty of open space, there is ample opportunity for green stormwater infrastructure to help the city better manage water. The dual goal of decreasing water pollution and better managing flood conditions has already started with the 16 GSI projects in use. A new approach to water drainage fees based on amount of land has incentivized business owners to implement their own stormwater-reducing measures. The city plans to spend $50 million more on these efforts in the next ten years.

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  • Independence police finding new ways to tackle homelessness

    April 16, 2019 |

    KSHB-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Independence, Missouri

    The Independence, Missouri police department is taking an empathy-first approach to homelessness in the city. Instead of making arrests for trespassing or other crimes associated with homelessness, police officers work with the individuals to provide them with the resources they need to get back on their feet.

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  • Thomas, WV: The Town the Arts (Re) Built

    April 16, 2019 |

    The Daily Yonder |

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    Response Location: United States, Thomas, West Virginia

    Renewing distressed economies can be done through reinvesting in arts and culture. By building successful partnerships with rural Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) like the Woodlands Community Lenders (WCL), the town of Thomas, West Virginia, has found a new identity as a hub of arts and culture after the collapse of its coal-based economy.

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  • University of Maryland adds EpiPens to all campus cafeterias

    April 16, 2019 |

    WBAL-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, College Park, Maryland

    Food allergies can be deadly for many in America, but thanks to collaborative efforts between doctors and lawmakers in Maryland, universities are now stocking dining halls with EpiPens. Staff in the dining halls have also undergone training so they're confident administering the drug if the occasion arises that someone presents with a reaction.

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  • Changes Coming To Housing Program For Former Inmates

    April 15, 2019 |

    Montana Public Radio |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Missoula, Montana

    The state of Montana helps former prison inmates find and pay for stable housing and to improve their job-hunting skills after their release. The pilot program is praised both by former inmates, for the support they received, and landlords, who now have an incentive to rent to this population.

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  • One Way to Combat Climate Change: A Smartphone App That Lets Farmers Control Where Their Cows Graze

    April 15, 2019 |

    Inc. Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    A San Diego startup called Vence has created a device that can help farmers control their livestock’s movements and behavior. The new technology – a collar with accompanying software – buzzes when an animal is somewhere it shouldn’t be and shocks them if they keep going. While the practice of shocking animals isn’t universally approved, doing so can prevent overgrazing and thus improve overall land health.

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  • How Nature Therapy Can Help People of Color in Traumatic Jobs

    April 15, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States, Berkeley, California

    People who work in caring professions often experience vicarious trauma, and don't always take the time to seek care for themselves. Rino Consulting Solutions aims to help solve this issue, especially as it impacts people of color, through "a unique mashup of professional guidance and outdoor-based therapy."

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  • In African Villages, These Phones Become Ultrasound Scanners

    April 15, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Uganda

    In rural parts of Africa, where access to quality medical attention is hard to come by, a hand-held portable ultrasound scanner is revolutionizing care. Although primarily being used to diagnose cases of pneumonia, doctors in these isolated areas are finding that the device has other uses, such as organ scanning which leads to proactive medical attention for many community members.

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