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Rohingya Volunteers Help Rape Survivors Find Solace in Women-Only Hubs

Katie Arnold

November 17, 2017 |

News Deeply |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar

A large ethnic cleansing campaign in Myanmar leading to rape and unsafe conditions of women has resulted in an increase in female refugees to Bangladesh. A center run by the United Nations Population Fund is a place for women and girls to come and talk to other females about their trauma and to have fun with the other attendees.

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Sexual Assault Response in Southern Oregon

Dave Miller

November 17, 2017 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Ashland, Oregon

Oregon’s Ashland Police Department has implemented a new program to make reporting sexual assault a safer, more accessible process. The “You Have Options” program teaches officers how to respond to those volunteering information by showing appreciation, listening, and making sure they feel in control. The program has spread across the United States, with Ashland officers providing training to other departments.

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Can “Laptop Humanitarians” Solve History's Largest Refugee Crisis?

Elizabeth Stuart

November 16, 2017 |

Bright Magazine |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: England, London

There are many refugees who could use the help that willing volunteers offer - access to services, resources, and someone who will listen to their struggles. With Facebook and other social media, those connections have become easier to make. While some try to formalize these volunteer structures, others worry that they may have unintended impacts.

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N.H. Businesses Step Up to Help Tackle State's Drug Crisis

Paige Sutherland

November 16, 2017 |

New Hampshire Public Radio |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Businesses across New Hampshire are contributing to the fight against the opioid epidemic by increasing efforts to recruit and support employees in recovery from addiction. Strategies include outreach to hire more people in recovery (with possible tax incentives pending as well) and training for workplaces on how to better support people who are struggling with addiction, either for themselves or a loved one.

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Rohingya Women and Girls Fleeing Rape Find Solace in Safe Spaces

Katie Arnold

November 16, 2017 |

News Deeply |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar

Hundreds of thousands of women and girls have fled from Northern Myanmar's military ethnic cleansing to Bangladesh, often having suffered rape and gender violence. The United Nations Population Fund center is a place for women to talk about their trauma with counselors and relax with fellow refugees.

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This Vermont program might reduce sex offender recidivism. Could it work in Philly?

Malcolm Burnley

November 16, 2017 |

Generocity |

Text |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A program called Circles in Vermont is built on the idea that it takes an entire community to help sex offenders reintegrate back into a community. Circles is also used in other states and countries and creates supportive networks of volunteers who offer a safe place for offenders to discuss their triggers and help them build authentic connections and relationships so they are part of the community rather than pushed to the fringes.

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Hope through heartbreak - Farm and Dairy

Katy Mumaw

November 16, 2017 |

Farm and Dairy |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Carroll County, Maryland

Opioid overdose is a rising problem that is taking more and more lives, including Holly's. Holly's mother started 'Holly's Song of Hope' to help educate the public about drugs and addiction, to provide a support group where people can ask questions and support one another online, and to help make legislative changes.

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Masculinity and Mental Health in Post-Genocide Rwanda

Alice McCool

November 16, 2017 |

Vice |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Rwanda, Juru

1 million people were killed, primarily by men, in the Rwandan genocide. Now, community-based sociotherapy is helping men who were both perpetrators and victims heal together while building trust in their communities.

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How one country persuaded teens to give up drink and drugs

Richard Kenny

November 15, 2017 |

BBC |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Iceland

Icelandic teenagers used to be infamous for their heavy smoking, drinking, and drug use. But the country has done a complete 180, thanks to investment in after-school activities, a curfew, and a pledge that all parents sign to keep their kids away from alcohol. One unintended benefit of the program is that youth are now excelling in music and sports.

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Inside a Philadelphia Prison, a Parenting Movement Grows

Christopher Moraff

November 15, 2017 |

Next City |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When a man goes to prison, a child loses their father and this can have detrimental effects. It is especially troubling considering the number of men incarcerated. F.A.C.T is a parenting program that helps teach incarcerated fathers to be better parents while also helping to facilitate their involvement in their children's lives.

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