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Are Doctors the Key to Ending Philly Gun Violence?

David Gambacorta

April 17, 2016 |

Philadelphia Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A pioneering program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia focuses on more than just the physical wounds of young gunshot victims. The hospital uses a comprehensive bullying prevention and behavioral health approach to prevent victims and others from using guns again in the future.

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What Seattle police can learn from an ‘out of control' department's turnaround in New England

Steve Miletich

April 16, 2016 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, East Haven, Connecticut

After serious issues with excessive force and police discrimination reached a head in East Haven, Conn., major department overhauls that focused on more diverse hiring, de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution have led to much healthier law enforcement for the community. Their model offers hopeful lessons to Seattle and other cities whose police departments also have been required to adopt federally mandated reforms.

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Baltimore Sees Hospitals As Key To Breaking A Cycle Of Violence

Andrea Hsu

April 08, 2016 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

The city's health department wants to send ex-offenders who are trained to be "violence interrupters" to hospitals to talk with victims. Chicago has found such a program prevents repeat injuries.

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Canton changes tactics with approach to community policing

Kelly Byer

March 21, 2016 |

The Canton Repository |

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Response Location: United States, Canton, Ohio

In Canton's most dangerous neighbourhoods, Bruce Lawver (Chief of Police) has reduced crime and violence through community policing. Communication within the department and with neighbourhood residents, greater police presence, and new technology methods have made policing in these areas more helpful than punitive and helped make these areas safer.

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Canton police see success with community policing

Kelly Byer

March 20, 2016 |

The Canton Repository |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Canton, Ohio

Canton police walk door-to-door in high-crime neighborhoods, playing basketball, picking up trash, and participating in community meetings. The approach is decreasing violence and improving relationships with residents.

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How a Tapestry of Care Helps Teens Succeed

David Bornstein

March 15, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

A program in Baltimore bring youths together with volunteer second “families” to help guide them through turbulent times.

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The ‘Diplomas Now' Way: Better Identify At-Risk Kids, Do Whatever It Takes to Get Them to Graduation Day

Mark Keierleber

March 15, 2016 |

The 74 |

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Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

Researcher Robert Balfanz says by ninth grade, he can identify 75% of the kids who will drop out from high school. That’s when a team of nonprofits rushes in to help.

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From Institution To Inclusion

Martin Austermuhle

March 14, 2016 |

American University Radio (WAMU) |

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Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

For individuals with developmental disabilities in Washington, D.C., inclusion’s uphill battle, while still happening, has shown results. After the practice of institutionalization ended decades ago, there was a shift to group home living, nonprofit advocacy groups, and job placements. Challenges remain though, like slow-moving bureaucracy, funding, and those still fighting inclusion, but moves toward inclusive jobs and living continue.

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How teen brains are different and what that means for curbing youth violence

Rachel Dissell

March 10, 2016 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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Response Location: United States, Virginia Beach, Virginia

A new training program gets police officers to delve into the complexities of teenage brain development, helping law enforcement to recognize mental health issues, respond to them and, if they can, refer families to other resources in the community. The method focuses less on swift and immediate interventions and more on building relationships and trust that decreases overall volatility, while increasing the chance of keeping youth out of trouble and away from crime in the long term.

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Live From Woodburn High

Dave Miller

March 09, 2016 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Woodburn, Oregon

The four academies that make up Woodburn High have exceeded the Oregon state average by double digits for two years in a row, despite high poverty rates. What's driving the school's success?

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