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  • Two communities and a proposal for a shared pool. Why it failed.

    June 01, 2017 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, Virginia

    Both Alexandria and Arlington wanted a large swimming pool; however, the two cities couldn't work together on a joint project because they couldn't agree on the location. Thier attempts to create a shared swimming pool ultimately failed. In the process, there were times of progress and cooperation between the public and private sectors, thereby creating an opportunity to learn from what went right and wrong.

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  • When Your Child Is a Psychopath

    June 01, 2017 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: United States, Madison, Wisconsin

    Children are typically diagnosed with callous and unemotional traits rather than psychopathy, so they are rarely treated properly for the mental condition even though most of these children grow into adult psychopaths. A juvenile treatment facility in Madison, Wisconsin, called Mendota takes in young men who have committed violent crimes and attempts to rehabilitate them in a non-traditional prison system. They have lower rates of re-offending than regular prisons and some of their inmates are able to function normally in society upon release.

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  • Criminalizing Homelessness

    June 01, 2017 |

    Eugene Weekly |

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    Response Location: United States, Eugene, Oregon

    In Eugene, Oregon, the city – much like the rest of the United States – has often practiced ticketing, citing, and/or arresting individuals as a response to homelessness. The practice, often referred to as the criminalization of homelessness, is now being called into question by groups across the city. Since the police are often the initial responders to people experiencing housing insecurity, the city is trying responses like community outreach to better address the needs of these individuals instead of writing them a ticket or sending them to jail.

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  • Cloud 311 Popularity Grows as Cities of All Sizes Move to Remotely Hosted CRM

    June 01, 2017 |

    Government Technology |

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    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    Traditional 311 operations can be costly to maintain, so the city of Sacramento implemented cloud CRM in order to cut costs and increase flexibility of operations. While there is still room to expand what is offered, this cloud-based solution does offer the "ability to set up and launch 311 quickly, without the need for IT staff to maintain the servers and networks."

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  • How theatre is bringing young African migrants and Italians together

    June 01, 2017 |

    The National |

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    Response Location: Italy, San Chirico Raparo

    Italy has had a huge influx of migrants, many of whom are placed in rural areas and struggle to create their new life. An Italian theatre company 'Teatro delle Albe' has helped migrants integrate by including both Italians and African migrants in their productions, helping to foster relationships and help migrants settle.

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  • Where the Teacher's Pet Sleeps in a Dog Bed

    May 31, 2017 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    A handful of schools in New York City are piloting a comfort dog program with the goal of offering emotional support and teaching students about empathy. Recruiting animals from a rescue and adoption agency, teachers and counselors use a curriculum, called Mutt-i-grees, which was written by a Yale researcher for this precise purpose. The pets have become fixtures in the elementary school classrooms, helping to diffuse temper tantrums and instill in kids the importance of responsibility.

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  • A Haven From Trauma's Cruel Grip

    May 31, 2017 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Victims of trauma are at risk for substance abuse, depression, or other difficulties. Trauma Recovery Centers are becoming increasingly prevalent for their ability to provide a wide range of services.

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  • An Emerging Bike-Share Success Story in Bedford Stuyvesant

    May 31, 2017 |

    Streetsblog New York City |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    In Bedford Stuyvesant, a low-income neighborhood, a multi-stakeholders partnership increased access to a bike share program. They accomplished this by listening to people’s needs and community organizing.

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  • Rats are the world's best land mine hunters

    May 30, 2017 |

    New York Post |

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    Response Location: Cambodia, Phnom Penh

    In countries like Cambodia, Angola, and Mozambique, rats are saving lives by detecting untriggered land mines. An international nonprofit, Apopo, provides funding a training and works with local organizations to operate at the local level. The rats are light enough that they don’t trigger the explosives and can cover up to 2,000 square feet in just 20 minutes – something that would take a human up to four days to complete.

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  • Directly Impacted Youth Are Leading Fights Against Racism and the Criminal Punishment System

    May 30, 2017 |

    Truthout |

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    Response Location: United States

    Across the country, young people are taking an active stand in criminal justice reform. Organizations like Assata’s Daughters and Teens Leading the Way have invested in young voices to shift make changes in things like the prison industrial complex and juvenile record expungement. In doing so, they have centered civic participation, racial justice, and activism as core educational tools to empower youth participants.

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