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  • Progress in Alaska promising, experts say

    November 07, 2015 |

    Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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    Response Location: United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

    Alaska has come a long way in reducing underage drinking in the past two decades by introducing restorative justice and other programs. Self-reported numbers have declined, as have referrals into the juvenile justice system.

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  • Pa. state prisons transform mental health care, but is it working?

    November 06, 2015 |

    PennLive |

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    Response Location: United States, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

    The Department of Corrections in PA pledged to transform care for mentally ill inmates. Its system of diversionary treatment has achieved some success but continues to face skepticism.

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  • Intervention with a purpose combats underage drinking

    November 04, 2015 |

    Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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    Response Location: Fort Apache Reservation, United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

    To combat high rates of teen alcohol use, Alaskan schools are introducing positive interventions, trying to help students rather than simply punish them.

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  • What Happens If You Try To Prevent Every Single Suicide?

    November 03, 2015 |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Suicide rates are rising in the U.S. The Henry Ford Health System in Detroit reduced suicide rates within their insurance plan by 80 percent by actively seeking at risk patients. They screen every hospital patient on every visit and immediately treat those in need.

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  • College time is a risky time for young adults

    November 01, 2015 |

    Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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    Response Location: United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

    The University of Alaska is curbing underage drinking by offering a host of alternative activities on campuses, including one event cheekily called “Lotta-no-booza.” Information about drinking responsibly is also provided to help students as they approach legal age, as well as data about alcohol use on campus. Drinking is less common than most students believe.

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  • Preventing underage drinking takes more than scare tactics

    November 01, 2015 |

    Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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    Response Location: United States, Fairbanks, Alaska

    Rasmus and Allen are attempting to take the data they’ve gathered from their years working with western Alaska communities to establish Qungasvik as an evidence-based solution for not only alcohol abuse but also for other issues facing rural Alaska, such as suicide.

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  • Ad campaign aims to dispel idea that most Alaska kids drink

    November 01, 2015 |

    Fairbanks Daily News-Miner |

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    Response Location: United States, Alaska

    In order to address teenage alcohol abuse, the Alaskan Wellness Coalition has started a campaign to clear up a misperception among teens that their peers are drinking more than they actually do. By providing accurate figures—as well as testimonials by sober teens who grew up around adults with alcohol issues—the Coalition is helping teens to establish new, healthier social norms around alcohol intake.

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  • Heroin treatment, not jail, is aim of new Fayetteville initiative

    October 24, 2015 |

    Fayetteville Observer |

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    Response Location: United States, Fayetteville, North Carolina

    The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion initiative is being implemented in cities across the U.S. Instead of arresting people accused of low-level drug crimes, the offenders are offered drug treatment, job training, mental health counseling, and other services.

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  • With gun violence a regular occurrence in Trenton, could hospital-based intervention benefit city?

    October 18, 2015 |

    The Trentonian |

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    Response Location: United States, Trenton, New Jersey

    The city of Trenton is trying to reduce gun violence. In Philadelphia, the Healing Hurt People is a hospital-based violence intervention program that employs trauma counselors to help patients suffering from gun violence.

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  • How puppets can stop vulnerable children from becoming sex offenders

    October 16, 2015 |

    The Independent |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Bristol

    Be Safe uses tools like puppets to teach young children who are showing early signs of harmful sexual behavior how to control their sexual urges and what behavior is and isn’t appropriate. The goal is to intervene early to stop the behavior from developing into something more serious. So far, all but one child who graduated from Be Safe’s program has shown a reduction or total elimination of their behavior.

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