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Heroin addicts get clean through drug court intervention

Georgea Kovanis

December 07, 2018 |

Detroit Free Press |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Macomb, Michigan

At a Michigan county drug court, intense scrutiny and personalized attention for people in recovery - instead of jail time - is an approach with great promise. This in-depth look at the journey of people in the program shows its possibilities and its limitations.

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Depression Can Be Hard To Talk About, So Farmers Turn To Twitter For Support

Maggie Mullen

December 07, 2018 |

Wyoming Public Media |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Wyoming

#Agtwitter provides a space for social connection among farmers. What started as a hashtag to disseminate advice about farming practices and farm equipment has grown into a digital space where people can connect and even vent about their personal challenges. In a region characterized by high suicide rates, Agtwitter helps lessen the often-isolating expanses of America’s mountain west.

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When a step back into prison is really a jump forward on the road to recovery

Anne Hillman

December 06, 2018 |

Alaska Public Media |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Alaska

In Alaska, programs promote long-term rehabilitation and intensive treatment for people with addictions who are involved in the criminal justice system. Part of the way the program has been successful is by allowing participants to return to intensive treatment if they fall off the wagon - providing them the tools to eventually return to their homes, healthier and happier.

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Elsa and Nosipho: they both sell sex for a living, but in opposite worlds

Mia Malan

December 06, 2018 |

Bhekisisa |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam

In many countries, sex work is illegal which means that those working in the industry have very few rights when it comes to sexual abuse. Amsterdam is one of the few places where this line of work is legal, however, and because of this, workers not only have rights, but are able to also advocate for better practices.

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School-Based Counselors Help Kids Cope With Fallout From Drug Addiction

Rachel Gotbaum

December 05, 2018 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

In order to deal with the opioid crisis, schools in Massachusetts are hiring counselors to support teachers and their students. In Cape Cod alone, 17 schools hired outside counselors, while 50 schools throughout the state did the same. The schools that are offering these services reported improvements in academic performance. "Their day runs smoother. They can get out their anxiety while they're in school instead of bottling it up, and then go back to class and continue learning.”

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Lego Foundation and Sesame Street Team Up to Help Refugee Children

Karen Zraick

December 05, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh

More than half of the almost 70 million people who have migrated across borders or been forcibly displaced are children. The Lego Foundation and Sesame Workshop are teaming up with organizations in the countries surrounding Syria to offer play-based learning programs that teach resilience and respect of differences for refugee children six years old and younger.

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How 'Buddy Benches' are making playtime less lonely

Dougal Shaw

December 04, 2018 |

BBC |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Ireland, Cork

In Ireland, schools across the country have installed "Buddy Benches," a space where children can go to let others know they want to play. The benches, which are built by volunteers from the Men's Shed, are part of a wider movement to practice inclusion and mental health awareness in schools.

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Art museum offers healing to families hurt by addiction

Shawne K. Wickham

December 03, 2018 |

New Hampshire Union Leader |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Manchester, New Hampshire

The Currier Museum of Art began offering the "Art of Hope" program to families living with addiction. In group sessions, a docent guides discussion around works of art in the collection and then everyone participates in a hands on activity. The sessions build community among people living with addiction and create a safe space to reflect.

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Nevada's suicide rate is decreasing. What can Colorado learn from it?

Vince Bzdek

December 01, 2018 |

Colorado Springs Gazette |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Nevada

Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services has long used a designated suicide prevention coordinator as part of their suicide prevention tactics, and it's working. From forming statewide partnerships to mandated suicide prevention training for school and health officials, this approach has reduced the state's suicide rates and is proving to be a model for other states to follow.

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Recovery group helps young people establish new lifestyles

Mary Shinn

November 30, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

Many people struggle with some form of addiction, but not many will seek help. Young People in Recovery aims to change that by not replacing other avenues of help, but rather "enhance other forms of care" by providing a place for support through meetings, events and activities.

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