Artwork stating 'Education Destroys Barriers', 'We Demand Treatment', and 'I Need A Chance'

Search Results

You searched for: -

There are 33 results  for your search.  View and Refine Your Search Terms

  • In El Paso, a path to change domestic violence

    October 24, 2015 |

    Corpus Christi Caller Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, El Paso, Texas

    In El Paso domestic violence cases are processed more effectively by having social workers, prosecutors, and law enforcement work together to get immediate support to the victims and hold the aggressor accountable.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • What other places starting to test rape kits can learn from Ohio

    September 10, 2015 |

    Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

    When processing rape kits, it may be faster and more cost-effective to extract DNA profiles rather than first screen swabs and undergarments for semen. Ohio’s crime lab, which has identified a potential suspect in nearly 40 percent of recent cases, has made this and other changes to its procedures.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Three years in, co-parenting court claims success

    December 13, 2013 |

    Minnesota Star Tribune |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Hennepin County Court, serving Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding area, has developed a co-parenting court – helping unmarried parents work together to raise their children, work through issues, and strengthen their partnership. Born out of a need for an alternative to family court, where individuals – typically fathers – are just given a child support amount to pay before being on their way, the program offers ongoing support, including co-developing a childcare plan to qualifying parents.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

Go to All Solutions in Focus