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A Daily Dose of Ecotherapy Eases Stress in Kids

Katie Arnold

November 25, 2015 |

Outside |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Oregon

Ecotherapy is a term used to describe the positive impacts of using nature as a form of therapy for those experiencing psychological stressors. While this form of treatment is already being used to help veterans deal with PTSD, studies are also showing it may have similar benefits for children who are facing pressures.

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How the Gun Control Debate Ignores Black Lives

Lois Beckett

November 24, 2015 |

ProPublica |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

In the U.S. 200 black men are killed with guns for every 3 people killed in a mass shooting. Little federal attention is given to urban violence programs even though there exists an effective deterrence program implemented in various states.

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In class, out of court: How one school district triumphed over truancy

John Higgins

November 19, 2015 |

The Seattle Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Spokane, Washington

Traditional truancy punishments have done little to keep kids in school. One school in Washington state created a truancy board to investigate the reasons behind every student's chronic absences, and to make appropriate adjustments to meet his or her needs.

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How to unite enemy fighters into a single national army (and what that means for peace)

Nina Wilén

November 11, 2015 |

The Washington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Rwanda

Different nations try different methods of peace building. International research suggests that military integration is essential and can be achieved through political education, guaranteeing personal welfare, socialization, and professionalization.

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How one of the most obese countries on earth took on the soda giants

Tina Rosenberg

November 03, 2015 |

The Guardian |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Chiapas

El Poder del Consumidor is an organization fighting Coca-Cola's power over health care decisions in Mexico. The organization tried many tactics but only found success after finding friends with enough money to compete with the beverage industry giants.

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Ad campaign aims to dispel idea that most Alaska kids drink

Weston Morrow

November 01, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Alaska

In order to address teenage alcohol abuse, the Alaskan Wellness Coalition has started a campaign to clear up a misperception among teens that their peers are drinking more than they actually do. By providing accurate figures—as well as testimonials by sober teens who grew up around adults with alcohol issues—the Coalition is helping teens to establish new, healthier social norms around alcohol intake.

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Preventing underage drinking takes more than scare tactics

Weston Morrow

November 01, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

Rasmus and Allen are attempting to take the data they’ve gathered from their years working with western Alaska communities to establish Qungasvik as an evidence-based solution for not only alcohol abuse but also for other issues facing rural Alaska, such as suicide.

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College time is a risky time for young adults

Jeff Richardson

November 01, 2015 |

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

The University of Alaska is curbing underage drinking by offering a host of alternative activities on campuses, including one event cheekily called “Lotta-no-booza.” Information about drinking responsibly is also provided to help students as they approach legal age, as well as data about alcohol use on campus. Drinking is less common than most students believe.

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In El Paso, a path to change domestic violence

Beatriz Alvarado

October 24, 2015 |

Corpus Christi Caller Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, El Paso, Texas

In El Paso domestic violence cases are processed more effectively by having social workers, prosecutors, and law enforcement work together to get immediate support to the victims and hold the aggressor accountable.

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The Suburb That Tried To Kill the Car

Mark Peterson

October 22, 2015 |

Politico |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Evanston, Illinois

Cars heavily influence building planning in the U.S. due to a historical preference for suburbs, but a town in Illinois improved its economy by thinking like a city. They created transit-oriented development which prioritizes pedestrians and attracts millennials.

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