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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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Youth violence in Cleveland: Seeking Solutions

Rachel Dissell

March 07, 2016 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

This article sets up an upcoming series of articles that will explore how other communities have tried to address youth violence and how well those programs are doing. It offers short snapshots or previews of the programs that the paper will explore and quick information on how successful and sustainable they have been.

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When the Whole Family Goes to Pre-K

Julekya Lantigua-Williams

March 07, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

A meaningful pre-kindergarten experience is increasingly seen as a critical part of a child’s education, and parents are expected to play a much more significant role - however, poorer families must first overcome powerful hurdles to be more present in their children’s education. San Antonio schools provide counseling, parental guidance and professional development to parents of schoolchildren in an effort to help them help their kids.

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India's 'gun widows' on the road to recovery

Sarita Santoshini

March 07, 2016 |

Al Jazeera |

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Response Location: India, Manipur

Many women in Manipur are left as widows as the Indian Security Forces' fight against extremism leaves many innocent victims. Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network and other organizations are dedicated to helping women overcome trauma and heal by providing jobs, loans, and support.

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Is there a movement to depolarize America?

Allison Pond

March 06, 2016 |

Deseret News |

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Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

As views become more polarized, people increasingly sort themselves into tribes based on political ideology. In a effort to diminish this polarization, a small group of activists and academics is searching for ways to stem the partisan tide.

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Healing the Children of Violence

Krista M. Torralva

March 04, 2016 |

Corpus Christi Caller Times |

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Response Location: United States, New Haven, Connecticut

In New Haven, the police department launched a program that pairs cops with clinicians. “We see ourselves as psychiatrists with guns and a badge.” They see children as victims too, who can experience trauma when witnessing violence or arrests. So far they’ve helped more than 20,000 families and children.

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Houston's Quiet Revolution

Michael Berryhill

March 01, 2016 |

Places Journal |

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Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

Hundreds of immigrants in Houston often have no access to any social aid. One community, East Aldine, exemplifies this. It lacks sewers, water, or trash collection. But, with the help of one nonprofit residents are bypassing the city, and getting the help they need.

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New Haven police's approach aids children of violence

Krista M. Torralva

February 27, 2016 |

Corpus Christi Caller Times |

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Response Location: United States, New Haven, Connecticut

Partnering cops and clinicians has led to a cultural change in New Haven's police department. Their definition of a victim extends past the person with physical injuries in order to help children from violence-stricken households, a more comprehensive approach.

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It Takes A Village to Not Marry A Girl

Didem Tali

February 25, 2016 |

Bright Magazine |

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Response Location: Malawi

Some communities in Malawi are beginning to fight child marriage their own way—with music, dance, and a few tears, using theater to motivate cultural change.

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Youth Program Points To Ways D.C. Can Be ‘Far More Creative' Against Crime

Matthew S. Schwartz

February 25, 2016 |

American University Radio (WAMU) |

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Response Location: United States, Fort Meade, Maryland

Paying at-risk people to stay out of trouble is the most controversial part of a new D.C. crime bill that also proposes counseling and other services to prevent repeat offenses. But a similar program is already in use in D.C., with the blessing of the District’s top prosecutor, giving nonviolent juvenile offenders a second chance. (2nd of a 3 part series)

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