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A different kind of court: How a Miami judge pioneered a new way of handling minor human trafficking cases

Rikha Sharma Rani

March 07, 2019 |

The Montgomery Advertiser |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Miami, Florida

Human trafficking has become an increasingly prevalent problem, especially in states such as Florida that host a large tourist population. To better serve the victims, Miami-Dade County has created a trauma-focused court that directs adolescents to support services rather than prostitution charges.

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Border communities refine tactics to deal with onslaught of fentanyl overdoses

Julian Hernandez

March 06, 2019 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Nogales, Arizona

On the United States’ southern border, law enforcement are changing how they address drug overdoses. In places like Nogales, AZ, police are taking a public engagement approach, seeking to work with citizens to prevent overdoses, especially from fentanyl-laced drugs. They’re connecting more with the community, using foot patrol and knocking on doors, to gain more insight into the problem and how to prevent it.

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Denver Health's ‘Treatment On Demand' Wants To Fast Track Addiction Help In The ER

John Daley

March 06, 2019 |

Colorado Public Radio |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Nationwide, the United States is seeing a widespread addiction to opioid use. To combat addiction in Denver, Colorado the city is piloting a program that administers buprenorphine to combat addiction in conjunction with biopsychosocial assessments conducted by therapists.

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Surfing the Divide

Libby Leyden

March 06, 2019 |

Sea Maven |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: South Africa, Muizenberg

Surfing lessons are bridging racial divides and providing a therapeutic outlet for disadvantaged children in South Africa. In a society largely segregated by race, children in Cape Town’s black communities disproportionately suffer the traumatic effects of violence and poverty. Waves for Change, a nonprofit based in Muizenberg, uses surf therapy as a way to mentor and empower kids in Cape Town, helping to desegregate South Africa’s beach and surf culture in the process.

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If you die early, how will your children remember you?

Dougal Shaw

March 05, 2019 |

BBC |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Canada

Experiencing the death of a parent is oftentimes extremely traumatic, but an app created by a woman who personally experienced this type of loss, aims to bring some sense of help and closure for family members. Implementing a simple design and based on question prompts, the app known as RecordMeNow has been widely used and shown to specifically impact those diagnosed with terminal cancer as well as Motor Neurone Disease.

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Women Are Using Their Personal Stories to Fight Abortion Stigma — and It's Working

Jaime Buerger

March 05, 2019 |

NationSwell |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Abortion is often stigmatized, but women across the United States are finding that speaking out about their experiences is impacting the conversation in very tangible ways. From peer mentoring to changing the platforms of politicians, the women participating in the national movement is to change the conversation and enact policy change.

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Telemedicine May Provide Rural Abuse-Counseling Solution

Mary Meehan

March 04, 2019 |

West Virginia Public Broadcasting |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Wyoming

In rural parts of Wyoming, many people have trouble accessing mental health care resources, but telemedicine is changing that. Employing graduate students as counselors, people can access a telehealth clinic in order to obtain support in the form of specialized trauma care.

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Cómo funciona la carpintería La Huella, una cooperativa conformada por usuarios del Hospital Borda

Stella Bin

March 04, 2019 |

Red/Acción |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Argentina

En 2013, 20 personas con padecimientos mentales del Hospital Borda (Buenos Aires, Argentina) fundaron “La Huella”, una cooperativa que funciona como carpintería y contribuye a la reinserción social y laboral de sus socios. "La Huella" lleva fabricados más de 500 muebles con diseño propio, además de haber realizado más de 400 servicios de restauración y reciclado de muebles a particulares, organizaciones públicas y privadas. La cooperativa no sólo impactó positivamente en los más de 20 usuarios del servicio público de salud mental, sino que también mejoró la vida de sus familias de la propia institución.

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Movement And Breathing Breaks Help Students Stay Focused On Learning

Katrina Schwartz

March 03, 2019 |

KQED |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Schools are increasingly using mindfulness practices to help students transition from high-energy periods like gym and recess to quieter and more focused classroom settings.

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Hub and spoke approach helps battle opioid addiction in New Hampshire

Sheryl Rich-Kern

March 03, 2019 |

The Nashua Telegraph |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Nashua, New Hampshire

The hub-and-spoke model allows local partners to provide individuals with access to resources earmarked specifically for opioid addiction treatment. The system of care, which uses regional clinics and non-profits as access points to treatment, has already proven effective in Vermont. Currently, a similar program is assisting individuals suffering from opioid addiction receive the help they need through entry points at nonprofits like The Doorway office at Harbor Homes.

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