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VA turns to foster care for veterans instead of putting them in nursing homes

Patricia Kime

May 26, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

The Medical Foster Home Program places military veterans with chronic, debilitating diseases into foster homes rather than assisted living facilities. These homes must meet strict regulations and the caregivers must be able to give care 24/7 or have relief help if they are unable to be there all of the time. This program decreases the number of trips and admissions to the hospital among participants, and offers them a living situation that is more similar to being in their own home.

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School resource officer persists in changing student's perception of police

Theresa Cottom

May 26, 2018 |

Akron Beacon Journal |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Akron, Ohio

A school resource officer in Ohio decided to persist with one specific student who distrusted police and deliberately avoided talking to them. Over the course of four years, the officer persisted in efforts to reach the young man and gradually the two built a relationship of mutual respect. That has changed both of their outlooks regarding how to address racial tensions between police and the black community.

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How 3 Loved-To-Death Parks Are Taking Action: Permits, Poop Bags And New Paths

Ann Awad

May 24, 2018 |

Colorado Public Radio |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Colorado

As Colorado's popular parks become slammed with visitors park officials are noticing dramatic environmental impacts to the areas. To mitigate against continuous damage, three parks - Garden of the Gods, Conundrum Hot Springs and Hanging Lake - are piloting stricter Leave No Trace policies via targeted outreach and education.

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Drawing on historical strengths to prevent problems in the future

Anne Hillman

May 24, 2018 |

Alaska Public Media |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Hooper Bay, Alaska

Qungasvik, a program developed by and for Yup’ik people living in Alaska, focuses on skills, craft making, and community connection. The program provides a strong support system and is helping to decrease incidence of alcoholism, suicide, and isolation among the Yup’ik.

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When Tamara Parson began fighting for inclusion in central Ohio, nobody listened. Now, that's changing.

Brittany King

May 23, 2018 |

The Lily |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Mount Vernon, Ohio

After an incident where a Latino teen was hurled into the ground by white teenagers, and they put a noose around his neck, Tamara Parson jumped into action. She started by organizing town halls with panels made up of people of color. Then that led to the creation of the Diversity Coalition of Knox County. Later, she teamed up with her pastor and created a six week long course titled Overcoming Racism. "It got people thinking about what experience minorities had here. It brought a spotlight to a lot of the diversity that already existed in our community.”

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An Honors College That Honors Grit

David L. Kirp

May 22, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Newark, New Jersey

Unlike the honors colleges at most universities, the Honors Living-Learning Community at Rutgers University-Newark recruits students based on "grit" and commitment to social justice. The Community creates a supportive experience within the larger campus and focuses students' studies on issues ranging from civil rights to environmental justice. “For the first time these students are learning about themselves and about that corner where they come from,” an assistant dean commented. Honors students' freshman GPAs are on average half a grade higher than the grades of non-honors students.

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Homes and Gardens: The Best Thing to Ever Happen to a Prison Site

Lewis Wallace

May 22, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Laurinburg, North Carolina

Growing Change, a rural North Carolina youth organization that focuses on keeping kids out of jail, focuses on flipping prisons to not only revitalize and bring environmentally friendly practices to the community but also offer the kids something to work towards. In its initial pilot, the group saw a 92% success rate with keeping these kids out of jail and employed in the program.

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In the US, Muslims are making slow inroads toward a greener Ramadan

Aysha Khan

May 22, 2018 |

Religion News Service |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

To combat food waste, leaders at Islamic centers and mosques around the world are looking to iftar, the evening meal that signals the end of the Ramadan fast. By discouraging food waste and the use of disposable kitchenware, many Islamic communities are already bringing about change.

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The Amazing Psychology of Japanese Train Stations

Allan Richarz

May 22, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Japan

Rail transport is a necessity for many commuters around the world. Japan's transportation industry has found a way to improve this means of transport by implementing subtle behavioral psychology mechanisms. From blue lighting to decrease suicides to departure jingles to reduce passenger anxiety and haste, the nation is succeeding in having a near-perfect methodology for travel despite overcrowded stations.

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With compassionate outreach, a city cuts its drug overdose rate in half

Christa Case Bryant

May 21, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Huntington, West Virginia

In Huntington, West Virginia, an team modeled off the highly successful Quick Response Team outside of Cincinnati is showing similar results in cutting down deaths caused by addiction. The Quick Response Team ensures that every overdose survivor receives a follow-up visit within 72 hours, a strategy that is also helping to build personal relationships and help them find more services.

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