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  • Nosy, persistent, brave: the women who catch sex-traffickers red-handed

    August 03, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Nepal

    In Nepal a team of people monitor border crossings to rescue young women being trafficked into brothels in India. The women are tricked into believing there are jobs waiting for them rather than brutal lives of sexual servitude. The volunteer interceptors work with the organization Love Justice, which says it makes about 90 successful interventions every month, to reconnect the young women to their families or to other organizations.

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  • An innovative approach to criminal justice reform: Put black women in charge

    August 03, 2018 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, South Fulton, Georgia

    South Fulton is the only city in the U.S. to put black women in charge of its criminal justice system—from the judge, to the prosecutor, to the public defender. “The result: A focus on community policing, pretrial diversion programs and assigning public defenders to all cases.” Ultimately, the aim is to divert black people from entering the prison pipeline, and establishing a model that can be replicated in other cities.

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  • A Public School That Not Only Keeps Children Safe, But Heals

    August 03, 2018 |

    Nonprofit Quarterly |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    Cherokee Point Elementary School in San Diego became a trauma-informed school in 2015, and since then suspensions have fallen to zero (and remained that way since) and they no longer need a campus police officer. The school's approach includes revised disciplinary practices, social-emotional instruction, free breakfast, school-wide training about trauma, strong parental engagement, and intensive individual support. They even partner with community organizations that all them to create and offer a wider variety of services than the school could on its own.

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  • Nepalese restaurant heeds call to hire hearing-impaired staff

    August 03, 2018 |

    Nikkei Asia |

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    Response Location: Nepal, Kathmandu

    Despite quotas intended to encourage the hiring of employees with physical disabilities, many disabled people still face hiring challenges. However, a restaurant chain in Nepal called Bakery Cafe seeks to change that. About one-third of its employees have hearing impairments. Far from charity, the company trains workers and has promoted many, too, all based on merit. Its owner hopes it inspires other businesses and leaders to do the same.

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  • Carefully-planned mobility makes transportation accessible for all

    August 03, 2018 |

    Detroit Driven |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Detroit, the original Motor City, needs to adapt to mobility changes and think beyond cars - and the city is doing just that. The city is increasingly offering “blended” transportation models, including public transport, cars, bike shares, electric scooters, and more. Leaders are advocating for a social justice approach to transportation. By focusing on including low-income communities, the city will do better socially and economically. From a system that provides non-emergency transport for medical appointments to “SMART” bus routes, Detroit remains a leader in mobility.

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  • Minnesota's rural towns are fighting brain drain by rebranding

    August 03, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    Response Location: United States, Madison, Minnesota

    Minnesota officials are capitalizing on a population trend: despite negative population growth in rural areas among people in their twenties, people in their thirties and forties continue to move to rural places. Get Rural is a campaign to share information and opportunities to encourage families to make Minnesota their home, not just a tourist destination. By using marketing tactics and bringing different local groups to work together, the campaign hopes to see population changes in the future.

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  • Win For Wetlands: Program Helps Farmers Conserve More Flood-Prone Land

    August 03, 2018 |

    Ohio Valley ReSource |

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    Response Location: United States, Kentucky

    For landowners living in close to proximity to the Mississippi River, this means continuously facing the impacts of unexpected flooding. The Wetland Reserve Enhancement Program offers the farmers on these lands the opportunity to protect and restore the wetlands in order to reduce the side effects of living in flood territory.

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  • Manufacturers Increase Efforts to Woo Workers to Rural Areas

    August 03, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

    Despite the supposed fear of automation taking away jobs, there is in fact a shortage of employees in the manufacturing industry. In rural areas where many manufacturing plants are located, companies are trying a variety of ways to incentivize talent to move, including student loan forgiveness, day care, and cash bonuses for recruiting others. There is also a huge focus on improved training and career growth potential.

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  • Online learning can open doors for kids in juvenile jails

    August 02, 2018 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice sets itself apart by offering a blended learning curriculum to students. The district's superintendent sees immense benefits to the split schedule and online learning component - “The self-paced schedule has made a huge difference in the number of kids obtaining credits." Other players are more skeptical.

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  • How to Report On Survivors of Gun Violence

    August 02, 2018 |

    The Trace |

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    Response Location: United States

    A journalist who has reported for two years on survivors of gunshots offers guidance and advice to others in the media on how to track accurate data on non-fatal gun violence, report empathetically on survivors facing trauma and coping with secondary trauma by hearing these stories. Telling these stories is key to understanding the true scope and impact of gun violence, as well as stories of resilience and hope.

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