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  • How Colorado's rural education network went from teaching home economics to fighting the opioid epidemic

    August 07, 2019 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Fort Collins, Colorado

    Rural parts of America are often lacking in resources such as addiction treatment centers, but a project known as Strengthening Families is working to connect families in these areas with people that can help. In Colorado, extension agents – people who are well-respected and well-known within the areas – meet with community members on a regular basis to provide information about healthy lifestyles.

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  • When Arizona catches fire, prisoners step up

    August 05, 2019 |

    High Country News |

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    Response Location: United States, Arizona

    As the cost of fighting wildfires rises and the number of firefighters declines, Arizona found a solution: paying incarcerated men and women to do the same job for just five percent of the standard rate for firefighting. Arizona’s Inmate Wildfire Program, while fundamentally exploitative, is seemingly more complex. Those that go through the program find a sense of meaning and are given the opportunity to learn leadership and teamwork skills – things they can translate in life upon release.

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  • Court Observers Are Shining a Light on the Immigration Court System

    August 02, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    One way that any ordinary citizen can lend a hand to the plight of those caught in the American immigration system is by being a court observer: someone who sits in immigration court and takes notes by hand. Several organizations are working to develop a standardized way of evaluating judges' treatment of migrants to put it in a central database so that the data can be used to evaluate the human impact by the system as a whole. People who participate testify to the job alleviating despair over the situation as they can mitigate any unfair practices going unnoticed.

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  • The Unusual Weapon Yellowstone Is Using To Combat Invasive Species

    August 02, 2019 |

    Wyoming Public Media |

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    Response Location: United States, West Thumb, Wyoming

    At Yellowstone National Park, they’re renting dogs to sniff out invasive species like zebra and quagga mussels. The dogs are part of the Working Dogs for Conservation non-profit organization and have been trained to sniff out invasive and endangered species. By catching species like the zebra and quagga mussels, the dogs are able to save ecosystems from environmental crises.

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  • Green Bay police carrying Narcan to combat opioid overdoses

    July 28, 2019 |

    WLUK-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, Green Bay, Wisconsin

    When an individual has overdosed on opioids, there is a very limited amount of time to save their life which is why law enforcement officers in Green Bay, Wisconsin are now carrying Narcan nasal spray. “It’s a lifesaver,” says Green Bay Police Chief Andrew Smith. “I think just about probably everybody that we gave Narcan to would probably have died had we not been there to give them the Narcan.”

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  • These Gorgeous Fish Are Invading Florida's Coasts. One Solution? Eat Them

    July 24, 2019 |

    NationSwell |

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    Response Location: United States, Florida

    Visiting Florida, one will find lionfish served as food, captured in derbies, and hunted as part of ecotourism efforts. The invasive species has become widespread and is having a disastrous effect on the coastal ecosystem. In a multi-pronged effort to rid the area of them, scientists, government agencies, and local communities have teamed up to eradicate them.

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  • Feeling Lonely? Perhaps You'd Like to Talk to Some Strangers

    July 18, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Feeling isolated often leads to increased feelings of loneliness, but is also a reason why new meet-ups such as Tea With Strangers are becoming widely used as a solution. Based on the idea that strangers can become more like neighbors, these gatherings promote conversation and connection with the goal of reducing isolation.

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  • Your Local Library May Have A New Offering In Stock: A Resident Social Worker

    July 17, 2019 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, Long Branch, New Jersey

    Libraries across the United States are expanding what they offer to not just include books, but also a host of social and human services. From stocking an anti-overdose drug to offering mental health services and legal support, libraries are preparing to serve anyone that may walk through the door.

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  • Tucson-area reproductive-health program thrives by allowing teens to help teens

    July 14, 2019 |

    Arizona Daily Star |

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    Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

    Peer-to-peer reproductive health programs allow the concerns of youth to be heard and addressed. In Tucson, Arizona, the El Rio Health Center’s Reproductive Health Access Project allowed young people to have a say in the design of the program and types of services offered, including sexual health screenings and education. With the help a grant through Advocates for Youth, the program also operates AZ Shine, a teen-focused appointment service.

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  • At Work, Expertise Is Falling Out of Favor

    July 01, 2019 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    The Navy has implemented a growing technique in employment practices - called "minimal manning" - that requires employees to be quick, problem-solving jacks of all trades rather than experts in one particular area. The American workforce has shifted to adopt the expectation that employees should be able to jump from one role to another, therefore requiring fewer workers overall. The 40-person crew on the Navy's Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) rotates positions and is about one fifth of the size of a traditional crew.

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