The Health Payoffs of Time Banks

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/20/the-payoffs-of-time-banks?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

Tina Rosenberg

The New York Times

20 September 2011

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Two columns on Time Banks, where people swap services – teach calligraphy to one neighbor, and get computer repair from another neighbor. Time Banks create community and make people healthier – which is why hospitals and clinics are now starting them.

Teaching women self-defence still the best way to reduce sexual assaults: study

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/study-shows-resistance-tactics-work-to-prevent-campus-sexual-assault/article24905250?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

Erin Anderssen

The Globe and Mail

10 June 2015

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In the debate over how to reduce sexual assault on university campuses, proposing self-defense classes for women is controversial. But, according to new landmark Canadian research, it works.

Slashing the Price of Health With Common Sense

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/02/slashing-the-price-of-health-with-common-sense?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

David Bornstein

The New York Times

2 August 2011

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Organizations are mobilizing volunteers in hospitals to connect low-income families with human services which address social factors like poor housing, nutrition, etc. so patients are able to work and thus afford healthier lives.

A guide to Reinvestigating Rape: Old Evidence, New Answers

http://www.cleveland.com/rape-kits/index.ssf/2013/08/reinvestigating_rape_old_evide.html?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker#incart_big-photo

Leila Atassi

Rachel Dissell

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer)

10 August 2013

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In Cleveland, as in much of the United States, rape remains muffled by stigma and cloaked with such secrecy that discussions about it often are relegated to courtrooms. Activists are now campaigning for more widespread testing of rape kits to actively tackle the problem.

Mumbai slum dwellers say 'I have to help' stop violence against women

http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-09-15/mumbai-slum-dwellers-say-i-have-help-stop-violence-against-women?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

Marco Werman

Rhitu Chatterjee

Public Radio International (PRI)

15 September 2015

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Life in the Mumbai slum of Dharavi is stressful and sometimes violent, especially for women. Domestic violence is rampant, as are assaults out on the streets. An NGO called SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education & Health Action) is trying to change the prevalence of violence here with the help of local men and women.

In the Fight Against Poverty, It's Time for a Revolution

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/in-the-fight-against-poverty-its-time-for-a-revolution?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

David Bornstein

The New York Times

12 January 2012

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LIFT, founded in 1988 by college students, employs an approach to poverty alleviation grounded in building relationships with communities. LIFT finds volunteers who have demonstrated empathy and then employs them to meet with local families in need, helping them set goals, monitor their progress, and access services.

India's Golden Chance

http://www.vqronline.org/indias-golden-chance?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

Meera Subramanian

Virginia Quarterly Review

6 January 2014

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Pathfinder International is a global organization that educates the poor in more than twenty countries on matters of reproductive health. In India, where many girls are forced into marriage and early motherhood, this education could be a key step toward freedom and equality.

The surprising city where rape victims are finding justice

http://www.takepart.com/feature/2015/05/01/somalia-sexual-offences-bill?cmpid=organic-share-twitter&utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

Jacob Kushner

TakePart

1 May 2015

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In south-central Somalia, which includes Mogadishu, Somalia’s largest city, survivors of sexual violence have particularly scant hope for justice. Somalian women find safety and help at a one-stop center where victims can report their crime to police while also receiving medical care, legal counsel, and psychological support.

From Young Adult Book Fans to Wizards of Change

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/21/from-young-adult-book-fans-to-wizards-of-change?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

Courtney E. Martin

The New York Times

21 March 2012

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Global social and economic problems are difficult to change. However, fan-activism fuels the interests of fans of popular young adult fiction. Books such as Harry Potter and the Hunger Games have inspired activist groups that raise awareness of global hunger, reading, and relief supplies to impoverished nations, among others. Being a fan has served as a bridge to become politically active and solve the world’s problems.

Jail program, a first in NC, includes classes behind bars

http://www.fayobserver.com/article/20140831/News/308319872?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

Greg Barnes

Fayetteville Observer

31 August 2014

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Cabarrus County’s Project Re-entry gives those experiencing incarceration a chance at an education and self-reflection. The program has shown such success that it is being expanded to other detention centers in the county. Those who take part are able to take classes – all taught by volunteers – like literacy and religious studies, or choose to enroll in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous.