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First-in-the nation school program turns boys into strong black men

John Wisely

November 27, 2016 |

Detroit Free Press |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

In schools, young black males are considered the group in most need, but often they receive pity instead of empowerment. Through character education, academic mentoring, motivating psychology and afro-centric curriculum, the Manhood Development Project in Oakland is increasing graduation rates and lowering the number of run-ins with the law.

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Helping children: Project aims to shift how community sees black males

John Wisely

November 26, 2016 |

Detroit Free Press |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

The depiction of young black men in pop culture, music, arts and academia is overwhelmingly negative, and many of the young men internalise that narrative. To change the way the Oakland community views black men, the Office of African American Male Achievement hired more black male teachers to be positive role models both inside the classroom and out in the community.

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Could this 12-year, unconditional mentors program help Detroit's kids?

Matt Helms

November 23, 2016 |

Detroit Free Press |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

Friends of the Children is an organization in Portland that pairs kindergarteners from poor and chaotic families with mentors, who commit to being with them for 12 years. Through attention and consistency mentors are helping to keep these at risk children from dropping out of school, becoming a young parent or getting in trouble with the law.

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The shocking rate of crime Detroit kids face each day

Katrease Stafford

November 19, 2016 |

Detroit Free Press |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Nearly 14 children per day are victims of crime in Detroit, and many children are surrounded by crime and violence, known as toxic stress. In a yearlong project, the Free Press talked with parents and children across the city about what worries them and many young people expressed desire for mentors, role models, and preparation for their future.

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Victims of violence finding new hope in hospitals

Gina Damron

November 19, 2016 |

Detroit Free Press |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Across the country, hospitals are embracing intensive intervention programs to help victims of violence — including those who have criminal histories — after they have been brought in for treatment of injuries. Such programs can help prevent retaliation, reduce the chance a patient will be violently injured again, and put people on track for success.

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‘We Failed Him': Caught in the Revolving Door of Juvenile Detention

Tim Summers, Jr.

November 09, 2016 |

Jackson Free Press |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

If juveniles in the Hinds County youth-court system, whose families tend to have limited resources, cannot get sustained, meaningful help at the center, they do not have many other options. But, thanks to a lawsuit on behalf of the juveniles in the facility, the county is starting to address the lack of mental-health services - whether in facilities or starting at home with the family.

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King County tries counseling, self-reflection instead of jail for teens

Claudia Rowe

October 15, 2016 |

The Seattle Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Restorative justice, a process that originated in New Zealand, aims to repair damaged relationships rather than merely meting out punishment. It can be far more demanding than a traditional route through court, but for juvenile offenders like those in King County, who are statistically likely to get stuck in a cycle of crime after a first prison sentence, the alternative to incarceration may provide a constructive path forward.

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Feeling smart: At Taos High, emotions are their own intelligence

Cody Hooks

October 03, 2016 |

The Taos News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New Mexico

Taos High School has recently lost a couple of students and a recent graduate, all of whom committed suicide. The school has developed an Emotional Intelligence Retreat for its ninth graders as an opportunity to form deeper connections and build their own emotional understanding, in order to help them cope with hardships.

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Microsoft: No Single Organization Can Close Skills Gap

Devin Thorpe

August 24, 2016 |

Forbes |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Microsoft and Boys and Girls Clubs of America are partnering to expand access to computer science education. A pilot program in 25 clubs across the country exposed 1,000 kids and teens to the first two levels of a four-part coding series. Despite its promise, the program faces impact limitations and scaling challenges including a lack of experienced instructors.

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Camp shines light on solar energy for kids

Elizabeth Dunbar

August 22, 2016 |

Minnesota Public Radio |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Novel solar projects are helping to make renewable energy more accessible and transparent for low income and minority communities in Minnesota. An interfaith cooperative provides families access to solar energy gardens regardless of income level or credit score, and a pilot program offers solar energy camp for children to learn about energy alternatives and careers in renewables.

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