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  • Chasing Heroin

    Marcela Gaviria

    February 23, 2016 |

    PBS Frontline |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    A two-hour investigation places America’s heroin crisis in a fresh and provocative light -- telling the stories of individual addicts, but also illuminating the epidemic's years-in-the-making social context, deeply examining shifts in U.S. drug policy, and exploring what happens when addiction is treated like a public health issue, not a crime.

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  • The Options and Obstacles to Treating Heroin Addiction

    Priyanka Boghani

    February 23, 2016 |

    PBS Frontline |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Staten Island, New York

    The heroin and opioid epidemic in America has raised questions about how to effectively treat addiction. Many now say medication should be offered alongside counseling.

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  • Innovative 'HUB' model improves infant mortality and saves money: Saving the Smallest

    Brie Zeltner

    February 03, 2016 |

    Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    The Pathways Community HUB model, born in Mansfield as way to improve pregnancy outcomes, is becoming a national model. Its success is in large part due to its rewarding only caretakers whose patients achieve certain health milestones.

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  • Radical idea to help freed slaves: Just give them cash

    Michael Holtz

    January 11, 2016 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: Thailand, Samut Sakhon, Chang Wat Samut Sakhon

    In Thailand, the Issara Institute gives freed workers money, instead of services, and a chance to make their own choices. The system disavows paternalistic programs that tie strings to aid.

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  • How to Fix the Country's Failing Schools. And How Not To.

    David L. Kirp

    January 09, 2016 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Union City, New Jersey

    Newark, N.J., had major politicians and investments try to "flip" its school system; the much smaller Union City had teachers and parents. The solution was no silver bullet—just the slow and steady approach of gradual improvement.

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  • Former Islamic extremist tries to save others from his mistakes — with a popular online cartoon

    Deepa Bharath

    January 06, 2016 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United Kingdom, London

    "The Abdullah-X Show" on YouTube is the creation of a former Islamic extremist who says he was attracted precisely to the kind of ideology terrorists espouse these days. He has used the medium to warn potential extremists away from the ideology.

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  • A Twist on Caring for a Parent: Move Into the Home

    Paula Span

    January 04, 2016 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

    A few adult children have found that the simplest arrangement can be found in an apartment at the same retirement community, as it enables them to care for their elderly parents efficiently.

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  • Mastering ‘Life and Knife' Skills in a Training Kitchen

    Arnesa A. Howell

    December 25, 2015 |

    National Journal |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    Former convicts learn essential life and culinary skills in a tailored program at D.C. Central Kitchen.

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  • Adapting the Midtown model to the neighborhoods

    MJ Galbraith

    December 22, 2015 |

    Model D |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    To counteract the deteriorating commercial hub of four Detroit neighborhoods, the community development organization Live6 is engaging with locals and investing in the area. By working with anchor institutions, including a local college and a university, Live6 is adapting a development model that has worked for other Detroit neighborhoods. The group is redeveloping the area while being inclusive of the current residents.

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  • Poverty's Price: Child exposure to ‘toxic stress' a key link to behavior, learning problems

    Greg Barnes

    December 17, 2015 |

    Fayetteville Observer |

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    Response Location: United States, Vanceboro, North Carolina

    A program in eastern North Carolina takes a proven, two-generation approach to lift struggling families out of dire circumstances.

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