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Rutgers makes a push for competent Spanish-speaking health professionals in Camden

Jesenia De Moya Correa

January 15, 2019 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

In Camden, New Jersey, 40 percent of the population 5 years or older speaks Spanish at home. However, only 5 percent of graduates from medical schools in the state identify as Hispanic or Latino. In an effort to shift these statistics and provide better care to the city's Spanish-speaking residents, Rutgers University requires undergraduates interested in health professions to take language classes and practice Spanish in a medical context.

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How Wilmington police are tackling gun violence in a city once labeled 'Murder Town'

Adam Duvernay

January 09, 2019 |

The News Journal (Delaware Online) |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Wilmington, Delaware

When faced with a sharp increase in gun violence in 2017, Wilmington police shifted their approach to data-driven, community-oriented, and trust-building methodologies. Using data to anticipate and understand crime trends and patterns, coupled with building neighborhood relationships, this multi-pronged approach gives Wilmington police the opportunity to change the city’s culture and history of violence.

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How Vancouver is saving addicts' lives

Jeremy Cooke

January 08, 2019 |

BBC |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia

Rather than treat opioid users like criminals, Vancouver has deemed it a public health crisis. The city, especially its downtown east side, witnessed 1,500 deaths in just one year from opioid use. Its approach is unique and multi-pronged – making Narcan, an overdose antidote, available to everyone, opening safe injection sites, and having a police presence – without arrests – on blocks where using remains high.

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MPS crisis response team helps students process grief, confront trauma

Allison Dikanovic

January 04, 2019 |

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service |

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Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

In Milwaukee Public schools, when a student or teacher passes away, a crisis response team, made up of school psychologists, social workers, and counselors, steps in to offer grief counseling and mental health care support. In operation for over 20 years, the team aims to make students feel secure in their environment once again, provide individual support to students for which this event might be triggering, and train teachers to recognize signs of trauma in their students.

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Chicago murder rate drops for second year in a row

Bill Kirkos

January 01, 2019 |

CNN |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Data-driven policing, higher rates of gun seizures, increased hiring and a focus on improving community trust have positively impacted Chicago police. For second year in a row, the city saw a drop in murder rates, shootings, robberies, burglaries and carjackings.

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A night with Philly's ‘violence interrupters' teams as they offer services to curb bloodshed

Bobby Allyn

December 31, 2018 |

WHYY |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Philadelphia, where the homicide rate recently hit a ten-year high, teams known as violence interrupters are stepping in to employ crisis intervention in high-risk areas. By using several different tactics including social media monitoring and embedding in neighborhoods, the program partners with communities rather than intruding which fosters better trust and leads to more positive results.

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Abused Wolves And Troubled Teens Find Solace In Each Other

Gloria Hillard

December 29, 2018 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, California

The Wolf Connection Youth Empowerment Program connects troubled youth who have dealt with abuse and trauma, with wolves. "These wolves and wolf-dogs come from abuse, neglect and mistreatment. And the youth we serve come from abuse, neglect, mistreatment and abandonment." Two studies showed that the bond between animals and humans is positive, and “the teens grew in self-reflection and insight as well as in the ability to open up and trust others.” Similarly, teachers noticed more positive behavior in the classroom.

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District sends teachers on home visits to help get more students to college

Peggy Barmore

December 23, 2018 |

The Hechinger Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, West Virginia

A West Virginia town is using a federal grant to expand a preschool teacher home visiting program to high school students. "We’re coming to build a relationship with you because we know that you’re an expert on how your child learns, and we as educators can learn a lot from you," says the executive director of the program.

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Building the next generation of 'guardian' cops — a blueprint for San Francisco?

Julian Mark

December 18, 2018 |

Mission Local |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission has developed a training approach that emboldens police officers’ sense of guardianship by teaching empathy, how to build trust, and how to listen. As San Francisco’s police department grapples with how to be both guardians and warriors in their community, they seeks to adopt a similar model.

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A better way to investigate rape

MaryJo Webster Jennifer Bjorhus Brandon Stahl

December 09, 2018 |

Minneapolis Star Tribune |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, West Valley City, Utah

In West Valley City, Utah, the police department has transformed how they handle sex crimes. Department reforms include mandatory training on trauma, required testing of all rape kits, and the development of a set of guidelines to use when questioning victims – all of which shifting their focus towards justice and healing. The reforms have led to sharp increases in cases prosecuted and convicted and even changes in legislation statewide.

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