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School-Based Arrests Down At CPS Schools

Susie An

April 18, 2016 |

WBEZ |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

A decrease in arrests in Chicago public schools is a result of the district moving away from a zero-tolerance policy for discipline and acting in favor of more instructional intervention. This approach has allowed for kids experiencing trauma and lashing out to receive better care and direction than is provided by punitive action.

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Why Seattle took longer to adopt police reform

Steve Miletich

April 16, 2016 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Although issued similar reports of unconstitutional policing, Seattle and East Haven took very different paths in solving the shared problem. Not all hope is lost for Seattle PD who has seen slow progress, however, as there is much they can learn from East Haven's rapid solution implementation.

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When you treat violence as a health problem, kids and communities heal, experts say

Brie Zeltner

April 13, 2016 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

Victims of violence found in hospitals are more likely to return for emergency care than those with chronic illnesses. As a result, communities like Cleveland, Ohio are trying the approach of treating violence as a public health issue. By employing social workers and peer mentors for the victims while being treated, it is hoped that the cycle of violence can be interrupted and the root cause addressed.

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What It Looks Like When A University Truly Fixes How It Handles Sexual Assault

Tyler Kingkade

April 07, 2016 |

The Huffington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Oregon

Oregon State University was being criticized for its handling of sexual assault cases, particularly Brenda Tracy's case that occurred in 1998. Now years later, the president of OSU- Ed Ray, has formally apologized, hired Tracy as a consultant, the Sexual Assault Resource Center has been created, and other steps that have led to a more prepared environment to help victims of sexual assault.

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Police 'de-escalation' training — how it could help Chicago

Annie Sweeney

March 25, 2016 |

Chicago Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

As Chicago faces one of the worst policing crises in its history, it is looking at Las Vegas as a model as it prepares de-escalation training for its cops.

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Solving Cleveland's infant mortality crisis: Saving the Smallest

Brie Zeltner

March 16, 2016 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland has an alarmingly high rate of infant mortality, there are a large number of infant deaths from SIDS, sleep deaths, and problems stemming from being born prematurely. Programs across Cleveland are growing in order to help address these problems and better serve pregnant mothers, especially the populations that are particularly at-risk.

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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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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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How High Point, N.C., Solved Its Domestic Violence Problem

John Buntin

March 01, 2016 |

Governing |

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Response Location: United States, High Point, North Carolina

High Point, North Carolina, had the highest rates of domestic abuse in the state. The county decided to take a more comprehensive approach to the standard methods of the criminal justice system by adding in better collaboration with advocacy groups and social services and focusing on deterrence strategy. Their model has been largely successful in reducing domestic violence and is now being emulated in other regions.

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Kenyans Reacquire an Old Taste: Eating Healthier

Rachel Cernansky

February 23, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

In colonial times, diets and agricultural work in Kenya focused on corn and rice, alongside produce grown elsewhere. Health-consciousness is now restoring nutritious local fruits and vegetables to Kenyan tables, in part by teaching horticulture students in university.

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