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  • In Bangladesh, Grassroots Efforts to End Violence Against Women

    Amy Yee

    May 28, 2015 |

    Voice of America (VOA) |

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    Response Location: Bangladesh, Dhaka, Dhaka Division

    A non-profit in Bangladesh is fighting domestic violence by having female and especially male Bangladeshi volunteers give sexual education and women's rights classes.

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  • Changing Course

    Arielle Levin Becker

    January 21, 2015 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    Response Location: United States, New Haven, Connecticut

    Science suggests that having a secure relationship with a caregiver can help protect a child’s brain and body from the effects of adversity. A Connecticut program for young children who have experienced trauma or other challenges has gotten results by focusing on that relationship – and the things that can interfere, including depression, family violence, and a parent’s own history of trauma.

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  • Enough is Enough

    Doug Pardue Jennifer Berry Hawes Glenn Smith Natalie Caula Hauff

    August 20, 2014 |

    The Post and Courier |

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    Response Location: United States, Newburyport, Massachusetts

    South Carolina has made little progress in addressing domestic violence in the year since it was ranked No. 1 in the nation for the rate of women killed by men. A series of proposed fixes includes screening for lethality and creating a fatality review team.

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  • How one city cut violent crime by 60 percent

    Greg Barnes

    December 22, 2013 |

    Fayetteville Observer |

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    Response Location: United States, High Point, North Carolina

    Areas of High Point, North Carolina have suffered from crime, poverty, and neglect, until the city began implementing Operation Ceasefire, a policing program that uses data collecting, community support against crime. High Point is now leading the country in its success of Operation Ceasefire, boasting dramatic reductions in violent crimes, domestic abuse, robberies, and drug-related offenses.

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  • Reforms urged to tackle violence against women in India

    Amy Yee

    April 27, 2013 |

    The Lancet |

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    Response Location: India, Mumbai

    In India “more than 75 000 cases of cruelty by husbands or relatives against women were registered in 2009.” There are no general, medical guidelines for doctors to follow when examining victims of sexual assault. An NGO, and a crisis center for violence against women in India, are filling in the gaps. They have trained doctors, nurses, provided rape kits, and offered a model for setting up crisis centers.

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  • Honoring Their Service

    Lily Casura

    April 03, 2013 |

    Forth Worth Weekly |

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    Response Location: United States, Forth Worth, Texas

    Too often do veterans come back from fighting overseas to find little to no help in reacclimatizing to life at home. Programs in Tarrant County, Texas bring together a wide range of programs (housing placement, mental health counseling, legal services) to help those who have returned from fighting for their country.

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