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  • In Philadelphia, a radical idea for journalists: talking to human beings

    July 23, 2019 |

    Columbia Journalism Review |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia Inquirer reporter-columnist Helen Ubiñas launched a series of pop-up newsrooms to talk to people in neighborhoods that usually only attract fleeting news coverage over violence and other problems. Ubiñas' mission: to find hidden stories, and in the process of that inspire trust among the people journalists are supposed to serve. From city pools to barbershops, schools, and a criminal record expungement clinic, Ubiñas found people willing to open up about their lives thanks to the rare face-to-face interaction.

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  • Britain's first climate assembly: can it help fix democracy too?

    July 19, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom, Camden

    In the London borough of Camden, randomly selected locals, including students, builders, civil servants, restauranteurs, and others, came together to discuss what to do about climate change. This climate assembly allows jurors to listen to briefings, pose questions, analyze data, debate, and discuss action items. The council took inspiration from a citizen assembly around abortion in Ireland in 2016 that led to the national referendum in 2018.

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  • How do you solve the toughest cases of homelessness?

    July 18, 2019 |

    KCRW |

    Podcast |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Santa Monica, California

    To combat homelessness, an interdisciplinary group known as the “homeless multidisciplinary street team” is focusing efforts on housing those that call 911 more often than others. Taking lessons from a similar model that failed in Los Angeles, the program so far is showing promising results, both in housing this most vulnerable population as well as in reducing costs for the city.

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  • Queensland police learn Mandarin in bid to target crime concerns

    July 16, 2019 |

    ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Australia, Brisbane, Queensland

    In Brisbane, the Queensland police officers have been adopting practices to strengthen community engagement with the goal of making the city’s residents feel safer. Some initiatives include learning Mandarin to better connect with their Chinese speaking residents and increasing their presence at public shopping centers. Facing a sharp increase in crime, the department is hoping these new efforts can help curtail criminal activity and make their residents feel safer.

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  • Can Employee Ownership Preserve Legacy Businesses in Communities of Color?

    July 15, 2019 |

    Next City |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    As gentrification has flourished and Baby Boomers age out of the workforce, “legacy businesses” struggle to find a way to maintain a presence in communities of color. In response, a multi-city fellowship called Shared Equity in Economic Development (SEED) was developed to educate business owners on transferring ownership to the employees to ensure its future. Four cities—Philadelphia, Atlanta, Durham, and Miami— paired three city employees with one community member to work together over a two year period to leave the city with “clear plans, clear roles and good foundations for future business conversions."

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  • Inside the Ambitious Campaign to Drive Homicides in Chicago Below 400

    July 11, 2019 |

    The Trace |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    In Chicago, community organizations, public officials, and private funders have come together behind a campaign called “<399” – with the goal of bringing homicides to under 400. This collaboration has taken on a comprehensive, community-centered approach that includes initiatives like community outreach, individual support, and mentoring. While they’ve received significant funding from the city, they’re hoping to secure long-term financial and political support from all levels of government.

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  • With compassion and faith, a mayor leads his city through the opioid crisis

    July 10, 2019 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Huntington, West Virginia

    Huntington, West Virginia has taken strides towards becoming a model for other cities on how to combat the opioid crisis after successfully optimizing on collaboration efforts. Coordinated by the mayor, joint efforts from local government, university researchers and the police department, worked to decrease rates of overdoses and increase community trust.

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  • Dayton schools call family engagement weak point, push new strategies

    July 07, 2019 |

    Dayton Daily News |

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    Response Location: United States, Dayton, Ohio

    Dayton Public Schools came to terms with the fact that they needed to improve family engagement and went about addressing it. This article was written 18 months after they first started and reports on its successes and failures. Solutions include hiring new administrative staff, creating community-friendly events, and “parent engagers” who cold-call residents to talk about the district. Admist all of the changes, the schools still feel like they have a lot more work to do.

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  • Teens In Transition Program shows promise at reducing crime

    June 28, 2019 |

    KSHB-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

    Collaborative efforts targeting adult-peer mentoring in Kansas City, Missouri have resulted in less crime and increased trust among participants. Focusing on high-risk teens and young adults, the program known as Teens in Transition connects law enforcement with youth members to work together on an art project over a 9-week span.

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  • A City in Need of a Solution

    June 27, 2019 |

    Eugene Weekly |

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    Response Location: United States, Eugene, Oregon

    Homelessness is a serious issue in any state, but outlined in this article are 3 unique approaches in 3 different states that have proven successful. Albuquerque, New Mexico, Orlando, Florida, and Detroit, Michigan have all figured out effective plans to get people off the streets. Solutions range from actually giving homeless people permanent housing to designing a 90 day action plan with them to get them back on their feet to offering a quick and easy way to make some money for food or a night at a hotel.

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