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  • Life & Liberty

    Lois M. Collins

    November 10, 2014 |

    Deseret News |

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    Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

    Veterans who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder number about one-fourth of military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, roughly 500,000 veterans so far. Inmates in prisons nationwide train dogs as companions for these war veterans, providing a sense of healing for all.

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  • Responses To Gang Violence: The GIFT Program

    Allison Frost

    October 08, 2014 |

    Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    Gang violence reduction services are often centered on singular gang members, leaving a gap meeting the needs of those affected by gang activity. GIFT, the Gang Impacted Families Team, is working to expand support for entire families affected by gang violence in the state of Oregon.

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  • Bastøy Prison: Creating Good Neighbors

    Britton Nagy

    September 11, 2014 |

    Pulitzer Center |

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    Response Location: Norway, Oslo

    Many prison systems around the world are focused on retribution rather than rehabilitation. With the lowest recidivism rates in the world, Bastøy Prison of Norway is committed to developing positive members of society through a system that encourages rehabilitation.

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  • Jail program, a first in NC, includes classes behind bars

    Greg Barnes

    August 31, 2014 |

    Fayetteville Observer |

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    Response Location: United States, Concord, North Carolina

    Cabarrus County’s Project Re-entry gives those experiencing incarceration a chance at an education and self-reflection. The program has shown such success that it is being expanded to other detention centers in the county. Those who take part are able to take classes – all taught by volunteers – like literacy and religious studies, or choose to enroll in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous.

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  • Wrestling With A Texas County's Mental Health System

    Jenny Gold

    August 20, 2014 |

    Kaiser Health News |

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    Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

    In the United States 20 percent of prisoners have a mental illness. San Antonio law enforcement and mental health workers pooled their resources and worked together to create a one-stop center for the mentally ill to keep them out of prison.

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  • Responses To Gang Violence: 11:45

    Allison Frost

    July 22, 2014 |

    Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    Multnomah County, Oregon, experienced a surge of gang activity between 2013 and 2014. To curtail crime and violence, a group of pastors intervened with the 11:45 program. The program provides services and mentorship to gang-involved youth in the criminal justice system through outreach programs.

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  • Criminal courts tailored to veterans multiply as wars wind down

    Liz Goodwin

    June 30, 2014 |

    Yahoo! News |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    U.S. courts are offering war veterans who face jail time the choice of rehabilitation. This helps them adjust to civilian life and reduces repeat offences.

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  • 'From stilettos to steel toes:' Can job training fix prison overcrowding and save Alabama money?

    Kelsey Stein

    June 24, 2014 |

    AL.com (Alabama Media Group) |

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    Response Location: United States, Deatsville, Alabama

    To decrease the chance of formerly incarcerated individuals relapsing and ending up back in the prison system, the J.F. Ingram State Technical College in Alabama offers correctional education and vocational programs. This training has aided those incarcerated with life skills for after their release, decreasing the likelihood that they will relapse and increasing the likelihood that they will better adjust to their community.

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  • Call him 'Minimum Mike' if you like, but this Barrow judge is trying something new

    Kyle Hopkins

    June 12, 2014 |

    Anchorage Daily News |

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    Response Location: United States, Barrow, Alaska

    People affected by fetal alcohol syndrome disorder are more likely to be convicted. In Alaska, one court provides convicts with FASD counselors and patience, making the court system more equitable and hoping to reduce recidivism.

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  • Obamacare in Jail: How San Francisco Policy Helps Inmates

    April Dembosky

    April 30, 2014 |

    KQED |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Health insurance sign-ups made available to all inmates at the San Francisco county jail, partnered with guidance from a clinic once they are on the outside, allows them to receive better care upon release, and may help prevent a return to crime and substance abuse.

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