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  • Americans Are Getting Their Voluntourism Fix on a New Carnival Cruise

    November 07, 2016 |

    Vice |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Fathom is the world's first-ever cruise line for people who want to vacation and volunteer as a way of helping poor families in the Dominican Republic have concrete floors, water filters etc. However, the impact of this organization is unknown given a lack of data and contrasting anecdotal evidence.

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  • Schools help Colombians remember what it means to forgive

    November 03, 2016 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Colombia

    Around 2 million Columbians are enrolled in a government funded program aimed at helping people forgive one another. Former guerilla fighters, militants, and victims of violence get together to talk to each other. “I started feeling less rage. I started feeling this pain.”

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  • Australia's Lesson for a Thirsty California

    November 01, 2016 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Australia

    In Australia, an impending drought demanded urgent changes. Addressing these needs, various government agencies launched innovative campaigns to establish new norms around collaboration and conservancy.

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  • Don't Lock 'Em Up. Give 'Em a Chance to Quit Drugs

    October 25, 2016 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    In Seattle, the over-policing of drug users has been extensive and frequently racially biased. Looking for a new solution, the LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) program, driven by a harm reduction philosophy, is connecting users with key social services rather than punishment.

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  • The Invisible Army of Women Fighting Sexual Violence in Colombia

    October 24, 2016 |

    Cosmopolitan |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Colombia, Buenaventura

    In Colombia, violence against women and domestic abuse are some of the highest in the region due to prolonged conflict, distrust in police and justice system, and economic oppression. Women are helping each other survive and report abuse outside of official organizations.

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  • New Program to Stem Chicago's Violence Epidemic Starts in Jail

    October 20, 2016 |

    WTTW-PBS |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Chicago's Cook County Jail seeks to short-circuit the cycle of violence by involving young men from the city's most violent zip codes in a program that includes counseling, conflict resolution and anger management. The Sheriff's Anti-Violence Effort, or SAVE, then connects them with services once they're released to find housing and employment. Results are preliminary, but so far more than 80 have gone through the program and 20 were released, with just two ending up back in jail.

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  • What if doctors could prescribe something to treat social isolation in seniors? It's happening now in Silicon Valley.

    October 18, 2016 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Palo Alto, California

    LinkAges is a program by Palo Alto Medical Foundation focused on building a community of individuals from different generations to prevent social isolation. This program connects elders with social engagement at the end of their care.

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  • This little town decided to go green. And they did it without the government.

    October 16, 2016 |

    Upworthy |

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    Response Location: England, Ashton Hayes

    Ashton Hayes- a small town in England- adopted a Carbon Neutrality mission, meaning they hoped to produce as much energy as they consumed. Over the past 10 years they have reduced their emissions by 40%, attributing their success to the resulting neighbourhood cohesion, dedication, and it being a public decision as opposed to one made or implemented by politicians.

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  • King County tries counseling, self-reflection instead of jail for teens

    October 15, 2016 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Restorative justice, a process that originated in New Zealand, aims to repair damaged relationships rather than merely meting out punishment. It can be far more demanding than a traditional route through court, but for juvenile offenders like those in King County, who are statistically likely to get stuck in a cycle of crime after a first prison sentence, the alternative to incarceration may provide a constructive path forward.

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  • Can Española Valley High School crack down on truancy?

    October 15, 2016 |

    Rio Grande Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Española, New Mexico

    To improve its consistently high truancy rates, last academic year Española Valley High School implemented a new truancy and dropout prevention program aimed at shaping up poor attendance. The results are yet to be determined — but debate still rages within the school about the best method for battling truancy.

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