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Out of Jail, and Into a Job

Tina Rosenberg

March 28, 2012 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Most programs to cut recidivism don’t significantly reduce rates of repeated arrests or incarceration, but one called the Center for Employment Opportunities that started in New York City is making a dramatic dent. The program provides newly-released prisoners with transitional services - most significantly, distinct working crews where they can be constructively monitored and learn teamwork - effectively helping keep them out of jail and transition back into society.

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From Young Adult Book Fans to Wizards of Change

Courtney E. Martin

March 21, 2012 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Global social and economic problems are difficult to change. However, fan-activism fuels the interests of fans of popular young adult fiction. Books such as Harry Potter and the Hunger Games have inspired activist groups that raise awareness of global hunger, reading, and relief supplies to impoverished nations, among others. Being a fan has served as a bridge to become politically active and solve the world’s problems.

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Harnessing Local Pride for Global Conservation

David Bornstein

February 09, 2012 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Philippines

The World Conservation Union estimates that 40 percent of the more than 40,000 species it tracks on its Red List are close to extinction and this problem requires humans to change their behavior to fix it. Rare’s the Pride Campaign uses social marketing to attract attention and communicate the conservation message between local communities and government entities. The Pride Campaign has been replicated around the world for different conservation efforts to protect biodiversity.

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Soap Operas With a Social Message

Sarika Bansal

January 26, 2012 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya

By depicting crucial social issues such as infant mortality, domestic abuse, and alcoholism, TV and radio soap operas are being used internationally as a powerful tool for mass behavior change.

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First, Let's Fire All the Managers

Gary Hamel

December 01, 2011 |

Harvard Business Review |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Woodland, California

Morning Star, a global tomato processor based near Sacramento, California, establishes a unique organizational structure by eliminating manager hierarchies, titles, or promotions. The model gives individual employees managerial responsibilities for themselves and relies on peer review for compensation changes, performance evaluations, and work-flow decisions. In turn, the company saves on managerial overhead and instills respect and responsibility on all employees.

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The Power of Positive Coaching

David Bornstein

October 20, 2011 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

A group called Positive Coaching Alliance is training thousands of coaches and parents to change to culture of youth sports for the better, using a "relentlessly positive" approach, and trading out the win-at-all-costs ethos of professional sports for evidence-based, age-appropriate guidance to players.

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Paying for Their Crimes, Again

Tina Rosenberg

June 06, 2011 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Felons get out of jail owing hundreds or thousands of dollars in court and parole fees, acting as an often insurmountable barrier preventing them from reintegrating into society and staying out of jail. What's worse, these fees often end up costing the state more than they produce. Two columns on a program called the Clapham Set, which erases or reduces debts for felons who take classes and job training.

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A Network of Support

David Bornstein

February 25, 2011 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Memphis, Tennessee

It’s now common for youth to remain in foster care or residential treatment for years. For troubled or victimized children in need, assistance at home is often more effective than foster placement.

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Why Victims Face the Criminals Who Hurt Them

Mark Obbie

December 20, 2010 |

Pacific Standard |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Texas

The Victim-Offender Mediation/Dialogue program in Texas connects victims with those who harmed them to initiate a healing process founded on the premise of restorative justice. This state-run mediation program helps victims talk to "the criminal who brought pain to them," and requires that the victim request the meeting. Although it has been slow to gain both notoriety in Texas and popularity across the U.S., positive effects have been documented for those who have accessed and participated in the service.

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Secrets Shared Must Be Handled With Care

David Bornstein

November 26, 2010 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Mexico City, Distrito Federal

Children who have been through traumatic experiences have trouble opening up to people. A virtual program in Mexico City created by psychotherapists uses animated characters to get children to explain their thoughts.

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