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‘People helping people': North Dakota's addiction fix

Andrew Graham

November 15, 2018 |

WyoFile |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Devils Lake, North Dakota

In rural North Dakota where clinical treatment centers are hard to find, a program called Free Through Recovery "seeks to drive down North Dakota’s prison rates by creating networks of sobriety and support around people on probation and parole." Although local law enforcement claims the program is not an alternative to incarceration, in the short time it has been in operation, it has served over 550 people with many participants securing both housing and work opportunities.

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The Young Texans Helping Turn Refugees into Americans

Ethan Epstein

November 15, 2018 |

Politico |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Austin

The nonprofit GirlForward operates in Chicago and Austin, and is working to help young refugee girls learn skills and thrive in America. The intensive mentoring and tutoring program has shown results for girls who are otherwise navigating new responsibilities on their own.

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Building a Cross-Border Food System in San Diego and Tijuana

Annelise Jolley

November 13, 2018 |

Food Tank |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Tijuana

Collaborative efforts between chefs and activists at the San Diego-Tijuana border are inspiring those in the region to better understand cultural similarities. Amid the backdrop of stricter immigration policies in the U.S. these efforts help bridge a divide through a "unified food system."

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How Schools Can Reduce Sexual Violence

Anya Kamenetz

November 13, 2018 |

NPR |

Radio |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Providence, Rhode Island

Researchers are using an approach that has reduced unsafe drinking on college campuses and applying it to preventing sexual assault and harassment by giving students actual facts about what their peers are doing and thinking. In this positive social norms approach, organizers use surveys of attitudes to correct misperceptions that teens peers don’t care about harassment or assault. Anecdotally it seems to be making a difference in behavior, although a full analysis is still in process.

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This tool helps you make sure your 401(k) is supporting gender equality

Adele Peters

November 13, 2018 |

FastCompany |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Gender Equality Funds is a tool that makes it possible for people to know if the mutual fund companies in their 401(k)’s are gender inclusive. The tools pulls data from 4,000 mutual funds companies and gives them a gender score. The aim is to empower people to invest their money in socially responsible funds. “I believe this is going to be a tsunami of capital shifting away from companies that are not responsive on gender equality.”

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North Dakota may hold key to Wyoming's prison woes

Andrew Graham

November 13, 2018 |

WyoFile |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Bismarck, North Dakota

Criminal justice reform succeeds when states prioritize rehabilitation and over punishment. In North Dakota, the Free Through Recovery program increases the number of stakeholders in a parolee’s success, creating multiple levels of behavioral health support. The program is part of a criminal justice legislation package that included sentencing reforms and alternatives to incarceration. The state has been successful in beginning to reduce its overcrowded prison populations and serves as a model for other states.

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Austin's Fix for Homelessness: Tiny Houses, and Lots of Neighbors

Megan Kimble

November 12, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Austin

Just outside of Austin, Texas, Community First! Village lives up to its name, emphasizing personal connections and stable relationships while also providing people experiencing homelessness with affordable rents in tiny homes and RVs. The retention rate in the community is 86%, and the Village plans to expand and double its occupancy.

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Beyond the Stigma: Experts offer mental health first aid' course aimed at helping veterans

Shawne K. Wickham

November 11, 2018 |

New Hampshire Union Leader |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Manchester, New Hampshire

The Mental Healthcare Center of Greater Manchester offers training and and education opportunities to build community support for veterans who may suffer fro post traumatic stress disorder or depression after military service. The group shows civilians how to recognize and respond to mental health symptoms, so they can prevent a crisis. In New Hampshire, every metal health center has a military liaison.

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'Farming While Black': A Guide To Finding Power And Dignity Through Food

Alan Yu

November 10, 2018 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Albany, New York

Many sustainable farming practices originate from African roots, yet the industry in the United States is largely dominated by people who are white. Leah Penniman, an African American farmer based in a food desert in New York, saw the need to change this and began teaching her neighbors growing techniques and management practices, while also addressing social issues such as racism and food access.

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The New Mexican Revolution? Women-Only Workplaces

Deborah Bonello

November 09, 2018 |

OZY |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico

Mi, Co-Madre, and Spacioss are all women-only working spaces in Mexico city. Together, around 400 women have attended these spaces. The aim of these coworking spaces is to provide support for females and help them success by giving them access to childcare facilities, workshops, and networking opportunities. They also hope to help more women successfully secure venture funding, and become industry leaders, who lag behind men. We want to have this space to support each other, from self-esteem through to connecting with banks supporting women starting a business.”

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