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  • What It Takes to Get Women Out of Prison—and Stay Out

    January 12, 2017 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, New Orleans

    In New Orleans, the organization Woman With A Vision has been advocating for and supporting woman of color who have been involved with the justice system. They have worked to decriminalize sex work and created their own diversion program after realizing the racial bias of the district attorney's program - 80 women have completed the program so far, with more to come.

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  • Employment Remains Elusive for Resettled Refugees

    January 03, 2017 |

    Diplomatic Courier |

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    Response Location: Jordan

    Refugees encounter multiple complex barriers when they try to find employment in a new country. At the Zataari Refugee Camp, refugees have built the Champs Elysees marketplace exhibiting entrepreneurship and resiliency to make the best out of their situation at the camp, even though they left home knowing it would be a struggle to find work.

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  • Years with no nation, 90 days to become a Minnesotan

    December 31, 2016 |

    Minneapolis Star Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Thousands of refugees are navigating hurdles of integration in the United States. Organizations like the Minnesota Council of Churches provide comprehensive support in a number of areas - from housing to job applications to health insurance paperwork - but all with the end goal of helping the relocated families towards independence and sustainability in their new life.

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  • New court aims to redefine young adult justice in Chicago

    December 24, 2016 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Chicago plans to open a community court for young adult offenders that focuses on rehabilitative services and community support, giving them a chance to make reparations to victims and avoid a criminal record that can jeopardize opportunities for the rest of their lives. Part 3 of 3.

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  • Life After Timber

    December 20, 2016 |

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    Response Location: United States, Alaska

    When Alaska's largest Tlingit village faced a future without forests after years of clearcutting efforts, community members, organizations and corporations alike came together to look for solutions. After years of efforts and unwavering resiliency, the habitat is on the pathway to restoration.

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  • Breakthrough Communication Apps Give Hope to Autistic Students

    December 14, 2016 |

    Bright Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States

    Companies like Good Karma allow people with autism to use apps to communicate through pictures and icons. Yet, the apps require users to do a lot of complicated movements, some of who may not have that mobility. However, brain interference technology, could be the answer. Through the technology “a mere thought can get a computer to speak a word or phrase .”

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  • The Lone Peak story: What you didn't know about affluence and teen suicide

    December 14, 2016 |

    Deseret News |

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    Response Location: United States, Highland, Utah

    Young adult suicide rates are at record highs, and where issues such as trauma and poverty were once believed to be the primary causes, more and more affluent communities like Alpine, Utah are facing another factor: the high pressure on students to conform to a narrow and rigorous definition of success. By teaching parents and students to recognize early warning signs, establishing peer "Hope Groups," providing comprehensive counseling and treatment plans, and eliminating cultural taboos that prevent dialogue, communities like Lone Peak are starting to curb teen depression and suicide.

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  • ‘Not a Dungeon': The Evolving Approach to Juvenile Detention

    December 14, 2016 |

    Jackson Free Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

    The approach of some state detention directors to juvenile justice has evolved at Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center. Research shows that traditional detention is simply not working as a deterrent to youth crime—and can actually increase it. Administrators, county and special-interest groups have chipped away at antiquated practices to make room for rehabilitation and therapy. These efforts attempt to address the core issues that culminate in youth crime, delinquency and recidivism.

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  • Meth series: Family drug courts fight rising tide of meth-fueled child abuse and neglect

    December 13, 2016 |

    The Montana Standard |

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    Response Location: United States, Montana

    Montana saw the rise of child abuse and neglect cases due to parental substance abuse, particularly with those using methamphetamine. Family drug courts are reversing this trend due to a more holistic approach striving for permanency through rewards and sanctions program, frequent testing, and treatment.

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  • 15 countries, other states use social impact bonds, too Audio icon

    December 13, 2016 |

    Detroit Free Press |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Peterborough

    A project launched in the United Kingdom uses social-impact bonds to reduce recidivism among prisoners, bringing together public and private resources to implement more effective and cost efficient social programs. Their success is inspiring other countries to follow suit.

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