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  • Fairfield County's new jail could serve as example for Wayne County

    July 30, 2019 |

    The Daily Record |

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    Response Location: United States, Fairfield, Ohio

    In 2017, Ohio’s Fairfield County built a new jail that, for the first time in a long time, met minimum jail standards. Using bonds, the new jail included an increase in the amount of living space, better security standards, and more space and capacity for classes like drug and alcohol programming, GED prep, and job skill building. Six hours north, Wayne County looks to Fairfield as they face pushback in their attempts to create a new jail with similar improvements.

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  • When a Restraining Order Fails, a GPS Tracker Can Save Lives

    July 30, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Using GPS tracking on repeat offenders of domestic violence has shown to decrease repeat instances of such abuse. Of the 23 states that use such devices, those that use them in ankle bracelet form have the ability to not only monitor locations, but alert officials and victims when the offender leaves the designated boundaries. While the system has shown demonstrative success, some people voice opposition to such technology, citing privacy concerns.

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  • Des vacances pour les agriculteurs

    July 30, 2019 |

    La Vie |

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    Response Location: France

    Présent dans tout l’Hexagone, le service de remplacement a pour mission de remplacer les agriculteurs en cas de stage de formation, de maladie, d’accident, d’engagement associatif ou syndical, de congés maternité ou paternité, de vacances ou pour des compléments de main-d’œuvre. Et, ainsi, prendre du temps pour eux, du recul, en résumé d’éviter le burn-out. Grâce au service, environ 20.000 agriculteurs partent en vacances chaque année. Et les salariés remplaçants, dont beaucoup veulent à leur tour s'installer, acquièrent ainsi de l'expérience.

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  • Sacramento Drop In Black Child Deaths Holds Lessons for LA

    July 29, 2019 |

    Southern California Public Radio (KPCC) |

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    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    After launching an initiative aimed at reducing Black infant deaths, Sacramento County's success is now a model for other areas of California looking to make similar changes. Local officials joined with other community advocates and experts to analyze 20 years of data that showed specific disparities. They then created resources to addressing specific issues and empower residents in seven targeted neighborhoods throughout the county.

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  • Sacramento's Plan To Keep Black Children Alive Is Working — And LA Is Watching

    July 29, 2019 |

    LAist |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Local officials in Los Angeles County are focusing efforts on leveling the playing field when it comes to health outcomes for infants across races. Although efforts are underway, there are several key takeaways that have worked in Sacramento – such as data analyzation, local community involvement, and culturally sensitive initiatives – that Los Angeles County could model.

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  • These high school runners train in 'nasty air,' so they're working to clean it up

    July 29, 2019 |

    AZ Central (The Arizona Republic) |

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    Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

    Grassroots organization can generate change in carbon emissions practices at the community level. In Phoenix, the Chispa nonprofit organization that promotes environmental and social justice, is working to get schools to apply to Arizona’s Lower-Emissions Bus program, funded by money paid to the state in the aftermath of Volkswagen’s emissions scandal. By mobilizing volunteers to canvass neighborhoods and attend school board meetings, the group has succeeded in getting at least one school district to purchase an electric bus and implement a pilot program.

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  • Kenya tackles youth unemployment with education shift

    July 29, 2019 |

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    Since the passage of a new law in 2013 that called for "closer coordination between academic institutions and industry" in response to a high unemployment rate, Kenya has shifted dramatically from its theory-based higher education approach to coursework that delivers technical education. So far, the initiatives are up against outdated equipment and a negative perception of the program among young people.

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  • How Do You Stop Abusive Relationships? Teach Teens How to Be Respectful Partners

    July 29, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    A program called RAPP (Relationship Abuse Prevention Program) uses safe spaces for teens to talk about their romantic relationships with both peer and adult leaders as a way to prevent abusive relationships through education. It is supported by New York City's Human Resources Administration, the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, Day One, and Steps to End Violence and Urban Resource Institute (URI). The program is now in 94 schools across the city, and participants / peer leaders testify to how much it changed their lives.

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  • America's youngest kids need good teachers. Why is it so difficult to find them?

    July 29, 2019 |

    Quartz |

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    Educators working full-time in Bright Horizons private child care centers get free tuition for an early child care education bachelor's degree, provided that they work for the company for at least 18 months following the completion of their courses. While the model has offered an incredible and unprecedented path for some, Quartz's Annabelle Timsit questions whether this corporate solution is the right answer to the widespread public education problem of underpaid preschool teachers and raises common concerns about discrepancies in the quality of degree programs.

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  • Lack of space limits recovery, mental health services in Wayne County Jail

    July 29, 2019 |

    The Daily Record |

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    Response Location: United States, Wooster, Ohio

    In Ohio’s Wayne County Jail, people serving sentences can access CADET, which stands for Chemical Addiction/Dependency, Education and Therapy program. With nearly 20% of Wayne County bookings involving drug-related offenses, CADET provides participants with the support they need to overcome addiction, including cognitive behavioral treatment, crisis assessment, and case management. The program is offered in partnership with the nonprofit, OneEighty, and is often part of the term’s of some individual sentences.

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