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  • Reformed prisoners give back, save lives by monitoring SF's public restrooms

    December 30, 2018 |

    San Francisco Chronicle |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Reformed prisoners are finding a way to contribute their skills to society by monitoring public restrooms in high-risk areas throughout San Francisco. Thanks to a partnership between Public Works Department and Hunters Point Family, these individuals are supported in finding work that includes "providing directions to tourists, returning lost wallets or cell phones, or hailing police to report drug dealers in the area."

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  • Abused Wolves And Troubled Teens Find Solace In Each Other

    December 29, 2018 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    The Wolf Connection Youth Empowerment Program connects troubled youth who have dealt with abuse and trauma, with wolves. "These wolves and wolf-dogs come from abuse, neglect and mistreatment. And the youth we serve come from abuse, neglect, mistreatment and abandonment." Two studies showed that the bond between animals and humans is positive, and “the teens grew in self-reflection and insight as well as in the ability to open up and trust others.” Similarly, teachers noticed more positive behavior in the classroom.

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  • How Bangladesh Made Abortion Safer

    December 28, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Bangladesh

    In the aftermath of the Bangladesh war for independence of 1971, the newly formed country was reeling from the result of system sexual violence perpetuated by the Pakistani military forces as well as locals; in response, the government effectively set in motion the necessary public infrastructure for safe abortion services in the country. Now, Bangladesh is applying those same lessons to serve Rohingya refugees.

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  • Helping Women Exit Incarceration Successfully

    December 27, 2018 |

    KUNM |

    Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Crossroads for Women, a New Mexico nonprofit, is helping formerly incarcerated women find community, support, and recovery. Using trauma-informed care practices, the program offers a comprehensive list of services like housing, mental health treatment, employment counseling, and substance abuse treatment. Underlying all services is the understanding that no individual is trauma free and that community and relationships are crucial to sustainable recovery.

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  • Spain's Alma de África soccer team is like 'family' for immigrant players

    December 26, 2018 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

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    Response Location: Spain, Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia

    A professional soccer team in Andalusia called Alma de África has helped integrate migrants and locals. The team has 25 players from 16 different countries, including Spain. It provides a sense of family and belonging amid frustrating circumstances for both newcomers and locals.

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  • In Australia, drought dried up farm jobs — so government became the employer

    December 24, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    Response Location: Australia, Victoria

    As climate change has led to more frequent droughts and volatile weather in Australia, climate-dependent jobs like farming are increasingly imperiled. In response, the Australian state government of Victoria launched its Drought Employment Program, which puts underemployed farm workers back to work on environmental or cultural projects of high priority for the community. These projects, like land regeneration, also help farm workers develop new skills.

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  • One Arizona district has found a way to keep truant kids in school

    December 19, 2018 |

    AZ Central (The Arizona Republic) |

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    Response Location: United States, Arizona

    In Baboquivari, a small Arizona district, schools are in the middle of a multi-year effort to reduce high chronic absenteeism rates. By sending volunteers to students' homes, offering rides to school, and providing laundry services, the district is hoping to eliminate the daily barriers many indigenous students face in making it to the classroom.

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  • Why Big Tech's congressman is betting on Iowa

    December 19, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Jefferson, Iowa

    An interesting advocate for spreading tech jobs into small towns comes in the form of Silicon Valley’s congressman. Representative Ro Khanna hopes that investing in small towns will stimulate local economies as well as mitigate some problems relating to overcrowding and sky-high rent in the San Francisco area. Buy-in from tech companies, local residents, and perhaps Congress will help push investment in areas like Jefferson, Iowa even further.

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  • Asian Ride-Sharing Apps Speed Up to Cut Men Out of Equation

    December 13, 2018 |

    OZY |

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    Response Location: India, New Delhi

    Across Asia, ride-sharing startups are being created to provide women with safe transportation options. From India to Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, these companies starting all-women teams of drivers or offering women the option to hire female drivers. These companies are part of a larger, global trend as a – albeit short-term – response to the #MeToo culture.

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  • To Help The Homeless, Some In LA Are Giving Them A Place To Stay

    December 13, 2018 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles

    In Los Angeles, the Host Home program is placing homeless youth in the homes of willing hosts. They share space, but don't necessarily have to share their lives and schedules, providing an opportunity for people to pursue education and jobs in safety as they transition to permanent housing. While the program is just starting out and currently only serves 6 people with its limited scope, the approach is also being implemented in the U.K. and other parts of the United States.

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