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El Salvador youths find identity in community radio instead of gangs

Priyanka Borpujari

January 23, 2017 |

TRT World |

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Response Location: El Salvador

Community radio stations in El Salvador and have made a positive impact in the lives of young adult working at these stations. In a country with high rates of violence and youth gang membership, stations provide a way for young adults to find community, value, and a means of expression. Some of the station's local reporting has overcome government and corporate interference.

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How Iceland Got Teens to Say No to Drugs

Emma Young

January 19, 2017 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: Iceland, Reykjavík

Researchers in Iceland were able to cut youth drug and alcohol consumption substantially through a new set of laws and after school programs. Now there are curfews for children and stricter drugs and alcohol age limits. Schools must have organizations that communicate with parents. The group, Youth in Iceland, can prove the efficacy of its work through scrupulous survey-taking.

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Iceland knows how to stop teen substance abuse but the rest of the world isn't listening

Emma Young

January 17, 2017 |

Mosaic Science |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Iceland, Reykjavík

In Iceland,the relationship between people and the state has allowed an effective national programme to reduce teen consumption of alcohol and drugs. The program identifies youth that are likely to abuse drugs and offers them physically challenging after-school activities that can reduce anxiety or provide a rush, such as dance classes and martial arts, along with curfews and parent education.

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Former prisoners offer advice to new leader of Philly effort to help ex-inmates

Aaron Moselle

January 10, 2017 |

WHYY |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A program launched in Philadelphia to help inmates reintegrate into the community has hit some stumbling blocks and the new executive director is turning to experts to help fix things: former inmates. She is convening people who came through RISE to hear how the program can do better and truly meet the needs of people coming out of prison. They want to see more connections to jobs, more of a human touch from RISE officials and more outreach to current inmates to get them ready to use RISE services.

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Program taps unusual weapon to stop killings: Respect

Jeff Seidel

December 17, 2016 |

Detroit Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

A program in Richmond California identifies and enlists felons and youth at-risk for firearm violence in a fellowship, and is credited for a 76% decrease in homicides in the city. Participants receive relationship building, life maps, excursions, stipends, intergenerational mentoring, and internships, and are paid for good behaviour.

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‘Not a Dungeon': The Evolving Approach to Juvenile Detention

Sierra Mannie Arielle Dreher

December 14, 2016 |

Jackson Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

The approach of some state detention directors to juvenile justice has evolved at Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center. Research shows that traditional detention is simply not working as a deterrent to youth crime—and can actually increase it. Administrators, county and special-interest groups have chipped away at antiquated practices to make room for rehabilitation and therapy. These efforts attempt to address the core issues that culminate in youth crime, delinquency and recidivism.

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Impact of Chicago's violence on girls in toughest neighborhoods often overlooked

Annie Sweeney

December 10, 2016 |

Chicago Tribune |

Multi-Media |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Girls in Chicago's toughest neighborhoods face extensive danger on a daily basis. Not enough is being done to help girls so that they do not engage in violence or self-harm. Programs such as the Urban Warrior Program, Demoiselle 2 Femme, and the juvenile justice system are implementing programs tailored to understand the issues for girls in this community and to then provide mentoring and education.

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Freedom Riders

Sally Sara

December 07, 2016 |

ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

Broadcast TV Programs |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: South Africa, Muizenberg

Change Waves is an organization in South Africa that is fighting community violence and poverty by giving the youth hope through surfing. The children from impoverished families go to the beach to surf for free and by doing so they learn how to overcome daily challenges by having the surf group as a support.

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Mayor's youth council gives Cleveland youth a voice

Lori Higgins

December 01, 2016 |

Detroit Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

In Cleveland, a youth council program started by the mayor, gives teens a voice in helping improve life for young people in the city. Kids on this council have propelled more security near the city’s recreation centers, better school lunches, more tutoring for state exams, all the while developing leadership skills.

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JPS Students Avoid Conflict with Peer Mediation

Sierra Mannie

November 30, 2016 |

Jackson Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

Whitten Preparatory, a mostly black middle school, is one of four schools in Jackson that are trying to combat disciplinary issues and keep violence low by using peer mediation - training students to be mediators so they can help their classmates come to a peaceful resolution to their issues.

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