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  • Years-old rape kits are finally being tested. No one can agree on what to do next.

    February 20, 2018 |

    The Washington Post |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Virginia Beach, Virginia

    In Virginia, a bill was passed to test around 2,902 rape kits that had never been tested. Then, the state passes another law that rules police agencies have to notify all victims that their kits have been tested. Advocates and law enforcement agents fear informing all victims will be triggering and traumatic, and prefer to inform only those whose kits result in a match. The Virginia Beach police meets with legislators in attempt to change the law, but fails. Ultimately they try to decide the best way of informing hundreds of survivors of sexual assault.

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  • How to Deprogram a White Supremacist

    February 19, 2018 |

    Playboy |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Violent, hateful ideologies can grip the mind and body so tightly that moving away from them mimics addiction recovery. Life After Hate and other groups are helping former white supremacists to deradicalize by providing access to therapy, education, and long-term peer-to-peer mentoring. These efforts are chronically underfunded and dismissed, even though "white supremacist extremists are committing more violent attacks than any other domestic extremist movement" in the United States.

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  • Extreme Risk Protection Orders

    February 16, 2018 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    If we can't reach consensus on gun laws, what about ensuring people who may be a threat to themselves or the community cannot access their firearms? Extreme risk protection orders are already in place in four states and are under consideration by some 20 more. These orders allow people who have evidence that someone poses a threat to petition a judge. If a judge agrees then police can take someone's firearms on a temporary basis and require the person to attend counseling.

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  • Medicine Cabinet: Safely disposing of opioids

    February 13, 2018 |

    WFMJ-TV |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Warren, Ohio

    Proper disposal of leftover prescription medication can help prevent substance abuse. To help residents properly dispose of their medications, Trumbull County in Ohio is undertaking a campaign to distribute medication deactivation kits to senior citizens. The initiative is funded by a grant from multiple community partners. The solution uses a carbon charcoal mix that neutralizes pharmaceutical compounds, making them safe for disposal.

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  • Improvising Your Way Out of Anxiety

    February 13, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Canada, Toronto

    Improvisational comedy teaches people to listen, act quickly on their feet, and be unafraid to make mistakes. An improv class in Toronto geared towards people who struggle to manage anxiety has found that these skills—which promote trust, connection, and confidence—has been beneficial for participants.

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  • Is There a Smarter Way to Think About Sexual Assault on Campus?

    February 12, 2018 |

    The New Yorker |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Researchers at Columbia University undertook an exhaustive ethnography, interviewing hundreds of students on campus to understand the conditions under which sexual assault occurs. The idea was to get past common assumptions about the dynamics of assault and find what strategies might work best to protect all students. Researchers concluded small structural adjustments to student life could bring substantial change, including more mental health services and different types of responses based on the individual students and the types of incidents.

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  • Gun Violence Survivors Struggle to Claim Funds Available to Victims of Crime

    February 12, 2018 |

    The Trace |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    States and the U.S. Congress have set aside billions to compensate victims of crime to help with things like medical bills, relocation costs and counseling, but because of the numerous restrictions on applying for the funds and misconceptions about them, many victims never get help. There are efforts by some states and a police chiefs association to improve access to the money and fund programs offering trauma recovery and assistance in applying for compensation, but many gaps remain.

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  • Community members chip in to help people in recovery

    February 11, 2018 |

    The Vindicator |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Youngstown, Ohio

    A Youngstown, Ohio group assembles care packages for people in substance abuse recovery as well as for family members who have lost a loved one. With these packages, people isolated by illness or grief are provided with emotional support through challenging times.

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  • Could Managed Consumption Be a Better Form of Treatment for Alcoholism?

    February 08, 2018 |

    Pacific Standard |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

    A facility in Ottawa called The Oaks gives alcoholics small amounts of alcohol throughout the day, and a place to live, to help them manage their addiction. Although research on the effectiveness of alcoholic recovery programs is limited, facilities like The Oaks that don't force abstinence from alcohol actually end up costing taxpayers less. This is because alcoholics in these facilities take fewer trips to the emergency room and have fewer run-ins with law enforcement, because they aren't on the streets binge drinking.

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  • Taking back control: how a remote island in Alaska tackled domestic abuse

    February 08, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, St. Paul, Alaska

    Residents of Alaska's St. Paul Island live through a legacy of generational trauma that includes high rates of domestic violence, child abuse, and alcoholism. However, the Island's political leadership have accomplished financial control and are using the funds for a comprehensive system of services to help their community break the cycle.

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