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  • The Norwegian prison where inmates are treated like people

    February 25, 2013 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Norway, Oslo

    With Norway having the lowest re-offense rate in Europe, the Bastoy prison in Norway not only demonstrates the effectiveness of this new approach, but also receives criticism that they treat prisoners with too much luxury.

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  • Welcome to the City of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    August 23, 2012 |

    Philadelphia Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    When kids grow up in violence-ridden areas, the psychological stress they endure can have impacts mimicking PTSD symptoms and often leads to less resiliency when it comes to joining gangs. Although there is no quick fix for this phenomenon, a program for at-risk kids in Philadelphia is turning to talk therapy in hopes of changing the direction of at least a few kids in the area.

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  • How Japan Has Virtually Eliminated Shooting Deaths

    July 23, 2012 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: Japan

    While the United States struggled with thousands of gun-related homicides in 2008, Japan had a meager eleven. Despite Japan being a developed country, it has controlled and restricted gun-use from the police on the streets to ordinary residents by making policies based on their 1958 law. U.S. gun laws are rooted in the Constitution’s freedom to bear arms, thereby making policy changes more difficult to restrict gun use.

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  • Fighting Crime With Architecture in Medellín, Colombia

    May 18, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Colombia, Medellín

    Medellin, Colombia has looked to architecture to help combat its high homicide rate and other problems. Over the past few decades there have been massive public architecture development, transit improvements, creation of public spaces that have all contributed to renewing this city.

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  • Armed With Data, Fighting More Than Crime

    May 02, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

    CitiStat has show great success in cities like Baltimore, where it has improved city services' efficiency (removing snow, fixing potholes, etc.). Many cities use Stat programs, but Baltimore has been a particular case of success. Looking at how it implemented its CitiStat program holds lessons for other cities.

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  • Karyn McCluskey: the woman who took on Glasgow's gangs

    December 19, 2011 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Glasgow

    In Glasgow, gang violence was rampant and affected the youth of the community. Then a new initiative was started: VRU's Community Initiative to Reduce Violence (CIRV). This initiative focused on providing support to those who need help and to reduce police tolerance towards violence. This program helped to build empathy and reduced violence by 24%.

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  • Where Teenagers Find the Jury Isn't Rigged

    October 18, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    Sending a first-time offender to juvenile prison virtually guarantees a life of crime. Cities in the U.S. are cutting crime, saving money, and giving kids a second change by using special youth courts that offer teens the chance to be judged by a group of peers.

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  • For Many, a Life-Saving Drug Out of Reach

    September 22, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drug overdoses are the leading cause of injury-related mortality. Naxolone, a drug used to revive overdose victims, is only available by prescription. However, private organizations have distributed Naxolone kits nationally, showing that the drug can save lives when it is more readily accessible.

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  • A Fla. District Leads in Violence Prevention

    April 01, 2011 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    Response Location: United States, Boynton Beach, Florida

    Palm Beach County, Florida has many of the same social problems that Philadelphia has, including “gangs, drugs, and poverty.” However, their school system has managed to keep students safe by employing “safe-school case managers” who build relationships with students, and they offer a youth court that is a system run by students who peer-review cases of unrest. The initiatives in this county has prevented school violence from happening without metal detectors and just two police officers.

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  • Crowdsourcing a Better World

    March 28, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Kenya

    Americans often want to connect to a cause beyond writing a check. Crowdsourcing is creating new forms of philanthropy globally, giving donors more choice and a stronger connection to the projects they fund.

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