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Training For A Better Life

Quinn O'Callaghan

October 11, 2017 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Narbeth, Pennsylvania

Overwhelmingly, individuals who have been incarcerated will spend the rest of their lives dragging in-and-out of prison, with few resources to help break the cycle and get them back on their feet. But one program called "New Leash on Life" stands out for helping dramatically slash recidivism rates for inmates in Pennsylvania prisons by teaching inmates to train and care for formerly "un-adoptable" rescue dogs, building empathy, job skills, and giving both human and dog a second chance at life.

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Viking Therapy?

Dougal Shaw

October 10, 2017 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Poland, Wolin

An annual festival in Poland brings together men with a passion for recreating Viking culture and participate in competitive battles. By allowing for extreme physical expression—within the limits of safety laws and an honor system—these recreations have been psychologically beneficial both for victims and perpetrators of violence. The festival participants form strong relationship among each other creating a sense of belonging and responsibility to a group.

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How this ranch uses music therapy to prevent suicide

Ashley Bunton

September 15, 2017 |

Record Herald |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington Court House, Ohio

With a national mental health crisis on the rise in the United States, many young women facing depression and trauma often tragically turn to self-harm or even suicide in an attempt to cope. The Ranch of Opportunity in Ohio offers an alternative in the form of a peaceful and spacious environment where girls are encouraged and empowered through holistic treatments, particularly music therapy, to find positive outlets for stress and fear, and to implement sustainable strategies for pursuing a healthy life again.

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This All-Amputee Softball Team is Changing the Way We Think About Treating Trauma

Mark Oprea

August 31, 2017 |

Narratively |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Ohio

As the number of veterans with both physical and psychological injuries balloons, this softball team of 11 wounded warriors wards helps one another deal with war trauma and combat isolation by playing a little ball.

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Finding Some Peace After War

Dave Philipps

August 02, 2017 |

The New York Times |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Warrior Expeditions is one of several organizations helping veterans embark on outdoor experiences, such as hiking the Continental Divide. Participants find that these trips, sometimes months-long, offer the time and space to begin processing their experiences of combat and loss.

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Mexico's Cartoon Therapists

Elizabeth Cassin

July 25, 2017 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Mexico

In order to address dynamics that may keep a child from talking about traumatic experiences, a Mexico City-based child psychologist developed Antennas. Antennas is an animated character controlled and voiced by the psychologist who, as an alien, can ask basic questions about people and relationships. This approach has been effective for psychologists and use of Antennas has spread to the judicial system as well.

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When Your Child Is a Psychopath

Barbara Bradley Hagerty

June 01, 2017 |

The Atlantic |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Madison, Wisconsin

Children are typically diagnosed with callous and unemotional traits rather than psychopathy, so they are rarely treated properly for the mental condition even though most of these children grow into adult psychopaths. A juvenile treatment facility in Madison, Wisconsin, called Mendota takes in young men who have committed violent crimes and attempts to rehabilitate them in a non-traditional prison system. They have lower rates of re-offending than regular prisons and some of their inmates are able to function normally in society upon release.

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Where the Teacher's Pet Sleeps in a Dog Bed

Elizabeth Harris

May 31, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A handful of schools in New York City are piloting a comfort dog program with the goal of offering emotional support and teaching students about empathy. Recruiting animals from a rescue and adoption agency, teachers and counselors use a curriculum, called Mutt-i-grees, which was written by a Yale researcher for this precise purpose. The pets have become fixtures in the elementary school classrooms, helping to diffuse temper tantrums and instill in kids the importance of responsibility.

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This Camden Halfway Home is Reducing Recidivism Across the River

Dominique “Peak” Johnson

May 11, 2017 |

Billy Penn |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

Many previously incarcerated people struggle to both rehabilitate and gain the necessary skills for a successful post-prison life. This article looks at Hope Hall, a halfway house using a comprehensive approach meant to address underlying issues of incarceration as well as prepare participants for future employment.

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To Reduce Shootings, Hospitals Vow to Treat the Wounds Doctors Can't Fix

Elizabeth Van Brocklin

May 01, 2017 |

The Trace |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

Gunshot victims are often treated at hospitals only to be sent back into the community, where 1/3 will end up back in the hospital again. With a new emphasis on prevention and addressing the underlying issues, Ohio is now using federal assistance to create a Trauma Recovery Network that helps with crisis intervention, counseling, and even providing safe emergency housing for gunshot victims.

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