Story Search Results

Artwork stating 'Education Destroys Barriers', 'We Demand Treatment', and 'I Need A Chance'

Advanced Search

There are so many ways to search the solutions journalism stories in this database. Explore our searchable fields:

Search Results

You searched for: -

There is 1 result for your search. View and Refine Your Search Terms

We Went to a 'Form-a-Palooza,' a Hackathon for Better Paperwork

Gracie McKenzie

August 08, 2017 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

The forms required to receive social services can be long and difficult to navigate, despite their essential nature for many people in need. In D.C., a new team meant to coordinate innovation across agencies gathered wonks and interested residents to figure out how to make those forms clearer and easier to use.

Read More
Go to Original Story

Solutions journalism…
- Describes a response to a problem and how it works.
- Seeks to draw out insights that explain success or failure.
- Presents the available evidence about the effectiveness of a response.
- Explains the shortcomings or limitations of the response.
Learn more.