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Combattre leur violence

Florie Martin

November 16, 2022 |

France Télévisions |

Documentary |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: France

A Cergy, dans le Val-d'Oise, des groupes de paroles pour hommes auteurs de violence sont organisés. Dix hommes, tous reconnus coupables et condamnés, se retrouvent une fois par semaine pour travailler sur les faits de violence qu'ils ont commis et qu'ils nient pour la plupart. Trois animatrices, une psychologue et un metteur en scène conjuguent leurs efforts pour amener ces hommes à briser le silence et se responsabiliser. En Belgique où ces prises en charge existent depuis 1992, le taux de récidive a chuté de 38 % à 18%. En France en deux ans, 30 nouveaux centres ont été ouverts.

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At the heart of sanity and support, a youth community leads the way

Noah Aderoju

November 15, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ajibode, Oyo State

The Toosdei Space provides people with a safe, judgment-free platform to express themselves, talk about their stresses and struggles, and get support. Members meet in person and communicate on WhatsApp, Twitter, and Discord to talk about a range of topics and issues from politics to relationships to mental health and social pressures.

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Can Spanish and English speakers thrive in the same city?

Joel Mathis

November 15, 2022 |

The Kansas Leadership Center Journal (KLC Journal) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Emporia, Kansas

Emporia Spanish Speakers was founded to encourage English-speaking residents to interact with and welcome their Spanish-speaking neighbors by making an effort to learn the language. The initiative has since grown to offer instruction for elementary-aged children, as well as a program for business owners who want to better serve Spanish-speaking customers, and members of the local Latino community say the programs have helped create a more inclusive environment in Emporia.

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Haihuwa Lafiya: Preventing Maternal Mortality in Jigawa State One Trip at a Time

Elijah Akoji

November 15, 2022 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Jigawa

The Maternal and Neonatal Emergency Transport Scheme helps to increase access to healthcare services for women and newborns in rural areas through its informal transport/ambulance service. There are currently 2,500 registered drivers with the program willing to transport those in need of care and they serve about 70-90 women in labor each month.

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Blue bonds: A market solution to the climate crisis?

Wailin Wong Darian Woods

November 15, 2022 |

The Indicator |

Podcast |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Barbados

Through "debt swaps" and blue bonds, The Nature Conservancy helps governments trade high-interest debt for new debt with lower payments to free up funds for environmental action projects. A recent debt swap in Barbados resulted in $50 million in savings for the country, which is now being put toward protecting its oceans.

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Home in Mooresville opens its doors to offer hope to women and children without a home

Fred Shropshire

November 15, 2022 |

WCNC-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Mooresville, North Carolina

Hope of Mooresville takes a non-judgemental approach to help women and children experiencing homelessness by providing a safe, dignified space to live in while helping them find permanent housing and employment.

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How to Reach New Asian American Voters? Local Groups and Languages

Amy Yee

November 15, 2022 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Philadelphia, organizations such as Asian Americans United, Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association Coalition, and Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance spearheaded voter registration and education efforts in Asian American communities, offering resources, outreach, and election day assistance in voters' native languages. The Asian Pacific Island Political Alliance reached more than 62,000 voters in 15 languages, and Asian American turnout likely helped sway Pennsylvania's tight Senate race, with roughly 74 percent of the demographic casting their ballots for Democrats.

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‘To Protect and Conserve:' Las Vegas has strict outdoor watering restrictions. Should Utah do the same?

Sheri Quinn Ben Winslow

November 14, 2022 |

The Salt Lake Tribune |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Nevada

Nevada’s water conservation laws include restrictions on outdoor watering, grass bans, and fines for water waste that are enforced by water waste investigators who educate residents on how to reduce waste and give out fines. As a result, Nevada’s water use dropped 26% in the last two decades.

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Organizing to Cancel Debt Fuels Systemic Change

Cinnamon Janzer

November 14, 2022 |

Yes! Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Kentucky

Occupy Wall Street ignited today's debt cancellation movement. Groups like the Debt Collective are winning victories, canceling predatory student debt and pushing systemic reforms like tuition-free college. Though incremental, these changes are rewriting policy and challenging racialized capitalism.

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Preventing reincarceration

Justin Nemetz

November 14, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Jefferson, Georgia

Jackson County's correctional facility has a transitional center that allows people who are incarcerated to begin working and building job skills while they are still finishing out their sentence. The wages they earn go toward paying off any charges associated with their conviction, and the rest is funneled into a bank account that is there for them when they're released.

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