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  • Why are women declining this surgery?

    Emma Bryce Wana Udobang

    June 19, 2019 |

    BBC |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

    Addressing the stigma surrounding Caesarean sections in sub-saharan Africa is a vital component in reducing maternal mortality. In Nigeria, the nonprofit, Mamalette, a nonprofit organization, recruits and trains mothers to acts as mentors to pregnant women. The “Mamalette Champions,” not only provide assistance navigating the healthcare system leading up to birth, they also work to dispel misconceptions about C-sections.

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  • A Program Gives Jobs To Those Most At Risk For Violence; Can Chicago Afford It?

    Patrick Smith

    June 06, 2019 |

    WBEZ |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    An anti-violence program in Chicago called the Rapid Employment and Development Initiative, or READI, identifies and engages with those most vulnerable to partake or be a victim of gun violence, and provides them with the support they need to avoid it. Born out of a collaboration between the University of Chicago’s Crime and Education Lab and various philanthropical efforts, READI gives participants job counseling and therapy to cope with current and past traumas. While it’s seen demonstrable success, it hopes to expand with the financial support from the city.

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  • Gun violence has sharply declined in California's Bay Area. What happened?

    Lois Beckett Darwin BondGraham Peter Andringa Abene Clayton

    June 04, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    California’s Bay Area has seen a 30% decrease in gun homicides, despite increasing economic inequality. The region has had many interventions to reach this decline, but the key to all of them is their community-driven nature. From collaborations between law enforcement and social services, to community mentorship programs, to investing in gun violence as a public health issue, each initiative is founded on neighborhood and individual empowerment instead of policing and incarceration.

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  • Nurse Suicides: Talk To A Colleague

    Shannon Firth

    May 29, 2019 |

    MedPage Today |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    Creating a more compassionate working environment helps lead clinicians suffering from depression, trauma, or burnout, to seek care. The University of California San Diego’s medical system has piloted several approaches. Code Lavender encourages small acts of intentional kindness toward co-workers. Caregiver Support Teams identify peer mentors that can provide emotional support and help struggling colleagues.

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  • A mock funeral aims to help students bury their pain

    Laura Meckler

    May 15, 2019 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

    To combat emotional distress that many students are facing, schools across the nation are implementing mock funerals, allowing students to figuratively "bury their pain." Although issues at focus range from drunk driving, to poor test scores to peer violence, the overarching goal is to make sure that students feel that they're being heard by the adults that surround them.

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  • In the Aftermath of Civil War, a Writing Workshop Aims for Peace

    Sarah Hoenicke

    April 09, 2019 |

    Literary Hub |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Sri Lanka, Jaffna

    The Sri Lankan Civil War lasted from 1983 to 2009 and bitterly divided the country into two sides between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Years later in 2012, a literary program called Write to Reconcile was created by Sri Lankan-Canadian novelist Shyam Selvadurai to use creative writing as a tool to open up dialogue between the two sides that still have misconceptions and prejudices against each other. Many participants in the workshop, which ended in 2017, testify to how much the program changed their perspectives.

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  • The Latest Allies In Preventing Sexual Violence: Wyoming Men

    Maggie Mullen

    March 29, 2019 |

    Wyoming Public Media |

    Multi-Media |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Laramie, Wyoming

    Changing the status quo surrounding gender-based violence in the United States involves engaging men. The non-profit SAFE Project in Laramie, Wyoming, focuses on creating an informative and educational environment where men can ask questions or address sensitive issues. The program consists of a 12-month intensive training course that enrolls therapists, law enforcement, and members of the community.

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  • Slum gods: the Kenyans steering young radicals away from terrorism

    Jason Burke

    March 28, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Kenya, Mombasa

    A new program from London’s Royal United Services Institute takes a hyper-local approach to ending violent extremism. While many efforts across the world are focused on deradicalizing current members of extremist groups, this program seeks out the most vulnerable populations to provide support and mentorship in order to prevent them from radicalizing in the first place. By using indicators that can identify those at-risk, the program funds mentors from the same neighborhood to step in and offer support and guidance.

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  • Women Are Using Their Personal Stories to Fight Abortion Stigma — and It's Working

    Jaime Buerger

    March 05, 2019 |

    NationSwell |

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    Response Location: United States

    Abortion is often stigmatized, but women across the United States are finding that speaking out about their experiences is impacting the conversation in very tangible ways. From peer mentoring to changing the platforms of politicians, the women participating in the national movement is to change the conversation and enact policy change.

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  • Hub and spoke approach helps battle opioid addiction in New Hampshire

    Sheryl Rich-Kern

    March 03, 2019 |

    The Nashua Telegraph |

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    Response Location: United States, Nashua, New Hampshire

    The hub-and-spoke model allows local partners to provide individuals with access to resources earmarked specifically for opioid addiction treatment. The system of care, which uses regional clinics and non-profits as access points to treatment, has already proven effective in Vermont. Currently, a similar program is assisting individuals suffering from opioid addiction receive the help they need through entry points at nonprofits like The Doorway office at Harbor Homes.

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