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Manufacturers Increase Efforts to Woo Workers to Rural Areas

Ellen Rosen

August 03, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Despite the supposed fear of automation taking away jobs, there is in fact a shortage of employees in the manufacturing industry. In rural areas where many manufacturing plants are located, companies are trying a variety of ways to incentivize talent to move, including student loan forgiveness, day care, and cash bonuses for recruiting others. There is also a huge focus on improved training and career growth potential.

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An innovative approach to criminal justice reform: Put black women in charge

Timothy Pratt

August 03, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, South Fulton, Georgia

South Fulton is the only city in the U.S. to put black women in charge of its criminal justice system—from the judge, to the prosecutor, to the public defender. “The result: A focus on community policing, pretrial diversion programs and assigning public defenders to all cases.” Ultimately, the aim is to divert black people from entering the prison pipeline, and establishing a model that can be replicated in other cities.

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How to Report On Survivors of Gun Violence

Elizabeth Van Brocklin

August 02, 2018 |

The Trace |

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Response Location: United States

A journalist who has reported for two years on survivors of gunshots offers guidance and advice to others in the media on how to track accurate data on non-fatal gun violence, report empathetically on survivors facing trauma and coping with secondary trauma by hearing these stories. Telling these stories is key to understanding the true scope and impact of gun violence, as well as stories of resilience and hope.

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How Colleges Can Support Students Recovering from Substance Abuse

Jen Soong

August 01, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Some universities are helping students stay sober. Institutions like Rutgers, Texas Tech, and University of Michigan offer counseling, support groups, and even recovery houses. Research shows these programs are overwhelmingly successful. “They have low relapse rates, higher GPAs than average, and are more likely to stay in college and graduate. In fact, they reported up to 95 percent of participating students are able to sustain their sobriety while attending school.”

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Alive and Kicking

Joshua Rosenblum

August 01, 2018 |

Opera News |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The Young People’s Chorus of New York City uses music and dance to provide an emotional and creative outlet for children and teens from disparate communities. Through opera, dance, and chorus, this group creates connections between students who may never interact otherwise. The YPC now has a membership of 1,700 students and partnerships with famous composers, like Michael Torke, that produces original music. On top of everything else, the group also offers SAT tutoring, homework help, and guidance on applying to college.

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North Dakota Prison Officials Think Outside The Box To Revamp Solitary Confinement

Cheryl Corley

July 31, 2018 |

NPR |

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5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, North Dakota

Prison officials in North Dakota have revamped solitary confinement, inspired in part by Norway's system, which focuses on “punishment that works.” There is much less focus on using isolation to punish small infractions and more emphasis on mental health and helping inmates learn new skills to change behavior. The shift has reduced tensions between guards and prisoners, fostering better relationships and less disruptive behavior and suicide attempts by inmates.

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Investing in Local Business to Get an Even Break

Courtney E. Martin

July 31, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, known as Balle, encourages a “localism” approach to decrease wealth disparities. By hosting a fellowship program to share best practices as well as encouraging philanthropic foundations to invest their endowments in mission-aligned organizations, Balle as served 121,650 small businesses and worked with philanthropic leaders representing over $8 billion in assets.

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Beyond the Stigma: Doubling the help for kids

Shawne K. Wickham

July 30, 2018 |

New Hampshire Union Leader |

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Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

FAST Forward is a community health program for children that is aimed at keeping them at home rather than in hospitals. The program helps families build community support around their children.

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These Dogs Are Giving Inmates a Paws-itive Path Forward

Joseph Darius Jaafari

July 26, 2018 |

NationSwell |

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Response Location: United States, Bedford Hills, New York

Training inmates to raise service dogs can benefit everyone involved. Inmates gain skills and a sense of purpose, and the dogs go on to help wounded veterans and first responders. “I’ve been here for years,” says a security guard at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility where Puppies Behind Bars started. “And let me tell you, this is like no other program. It really works.”

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The Millennial Who Uses Comedy to Help Veterans Heal

Derek Robertson

July 26, 2018 |

Politico |

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Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

A D.C. non-profit is using storytelling, improv, and comedy to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians. A study by doctors at Western Carolina University found that the program resulted in "a significant increase in commitment, control and self-esteem, as well as decreased stress," and the Armed Services Arts Partnership can't accommodate everyone who requests to join the program.

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