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Victim families use their pain to help murderers change

Chelcey Adami

June 23, 2017 |

The Salinas Californian |

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Response Location: United States, Soledad, California

The Monterey County chapter of Parents of Murdered Children and a rehabilitative group inside the prison at Soledad, Life CYCLE, team up to hold meetings in which parents of murder victims communicate their hurt, and their children's stories, so that incarcerated men experience a new form of accountability. The dialogues, where those convicted of crimes may for the first time truly see a victim's perspective, also benefit the survivors by letting them try to produce something good from their terrible experiences. The program is credited with lowering recidivism rates substantially.

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Two kids, broke and on her own, mom finds Pathway of Hope for family

Morgan Watkins

June 22, 2017 |

The Courier-Journal |

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Response Location: United States, Louisville, Kentucky

For people like Jasmine Smith, a single mother of two who lost her job after her broken and unfixable car thwarted her commute, one's options to provide for themselves and their families are few and far between. However, through Pathway of Hope, a national Salvation Army initiative that’s supported thousands in finding housing and financial stability, Smith was given financial resources, housing assistance, emotional support, a sense of self-sufficiency, and the will to continue her education.

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A Haven From Trauma's Cruel Grip

Patricia Leigh Brown

May 31, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, California

Victims of trauma are at risk for substance abuse, depression, or other difficulties. Trauma Recovery Centers are becoming increasingly prevalent for their ability to provide a wide range of services.

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To Reduce Shootings, Hospitals Vow to Treat the Wounds Doctors Can't Fix

Elizabeth Van Brocklin

May 01, 2017 |

The Trace |

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Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

Gunshot victims are often treated at hospitals only to be sent back into the community, where 1/3 will end up back in the hospital again. With a new emphasis on prevention and addressing the underlying issues, Ohio is now using federal assistance to create a Trauma Recovery Network that helps with crisis intervention, counseling, and even providing safe emergency housing for gunshot victims.

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Innovating Emergency Medical Response: The View From Reno And Portland

Allison Frost

April 25, 2017 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Radio |

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Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

Emergency medical response systems are facing challenges in meeting the needs of clients and financial limits. This has left the system unable to effectively serve their communities. Now, responders in Portland, Oregon, and Reno, Nevada, are creating new solutions to make this system more efficient.

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Sisters listen to help heal as Rwanda marks 23 years since the genocide

Melanie Lidman

April 06, 2017 |

Global Sisters Report |

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Response Location: Rwanda

Benebikira 'Sister Listeners' offer informal counseling to both victims and perpetrators of violence during the Rwanda genocide, seeking to forge a bridge of understanding. Their roles as listeners are especially important during the annual anniversary of the genocide.

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A Surprising Path Out of Domestic Abuse: Entrepreneurship

Riva Richmond

March 28, 2017 |

The Story Exchange |

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Response Location: United States

Women are often stuck in an abusive relationship due to poor financial situations. Programs are beginning to help abused women by giving them support and helping them become entrepreneurs in order to become financially independent.

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Larimer caseworker crisis slows child welfare work

Jacy Marmaduke

March 08, 2017 |

Coloradoan |

Multi-Media |

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Response Location: United States, Colorado

High caseworker turnover in Larimer County has led to poorer outcomes for children and high stress for the caseworkers themselves. To help combat this high turnover the salaries have been increased, retention incentives have been implemented as have job participation rewards and other methods.

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Riding Along With Milwaukee's Counselors For Traumatized Youths

Maura Ewing

February 09, 2017 |

Buzzfeed |

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Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Police actions at a crime scene often exacerbate the victim’s trauma and trigger a person with mental illness who is going through a crisis. The Trauma-Informed Response Team in Milwaukee, is part of a national trend to train police officers in crisis intervention so they can identify signs of mental illness, and efficiently and safely get someone in crisis into the care of a mental health professional.

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Behind Broken Doors: Domestic violence summit exhibits local progress

Beatriz Alvarado

December 02, 2016 |

Corpus Christi Caller Times |

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Response Location: United States, Corpus Christi, Texas

In Nueces County, new local programs, projects, and partnerships - spurred by a particularly deadly year for women - are demonstrating how improved assessment by law enforcement and engagement by community members is helping to reduce abuse and homicides while preventing domestic violence overall.

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