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Beyond Detention: Exploring Smarter, Cheaper Alternatives to Locking Kids Up

Arielle Dreher

August 17, 2016 |

Jackson Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

Alternative programming that involves "restorative justice" models - such as having youth within the criminal justice system create art as a means of self expression instead of detaining them in a prison-like facility - are much more effective at preventing antisocial and criminal behavior in youth than involvement in the juvenile-justice system.

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Minneapolis 4-H program brings science, technology to Somali youth

Eric Roper

August 17, 2016 |

Minneapolis Star Tribune |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Somali youth that immigrate to the United States can struggle to find some direction toward a career and what it means to be on a team. La Joog, a nonprofit based in Minneapolis, launched a 4-H program designed to immerse Somali youth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students work on projects together and share them with city council members.

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Jackson Teens Need Mentors, Opportunity

Todd Stauffer

August 17, 2016 |

Jackson Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

The staff of the Jackson Free Press used a Solutions Journalism Network grant to explore juvenile justice issues and solutions taking place around the country. This piece offers an overview by the publisher of what they found, including a youth media program in Utah and a group in Seattle that offers alternatives for keeping young people out of the criminal justice system when they start to get in trouble. It puts it in the context of the specific challenges facing young people in Jackson and why city and state leaders should pay attention to how other communities are meeting these challenges.

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London feels strain of its aggressive fight against extremism

Mila Koumpilova

August 01, 2016 |

Minneapolis Star Tribune |

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Response Location: England, London

Non-profits like Active Change Foundation in London leverage community outreach and personal relationships to intervene on extremist behavior and prevent radical recruitment. But when attempting to partner with the government for resources and funding, they face challenges of credibility, discrimination, and mismanagement. As anti-radicalization efforts are stepped up in the USA, Twin Cities looks to learn from the mistakes and successes of this tricky parity.

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How Denmark is trying to subvert the call to terror

Mila Koumpilova

July 31, 2016 |

Minneapolis Star Tribune |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Denmark, Aarhus

Many Denmark youth are traveling to Syria to join Islamic extremist groups. Denmark has reduced recruitments by pouring money into government programs dedicated to better integrate immigrant communities through employment and counseling.

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Chronically Absent: Is Quality Education in Juvenile Detention Possible in Mississippi?

Sierra Mannie

July 27, 2016 |

Jackson Free Press |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Pelahatchie, Mississippi

Many years of work to improve juvenile-detention centers in Mississippi may curb recidivism rates by increasing the quality of life in detention. Despite those efforts, however, centers might still be unable to give detained students what they need the most—a quality education.

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Solutions to 'Heartbreaking Violence': How to Stop the Cycle

Donna Ladd

July 25, 2016 |

JXNPulse |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson, Miss., has suffered from little study about the causes and solutions to crime. With information from a private analysis of crime in the city, Jackson found that it is key to replace delinquency with involvement to stop the school-to-prison pipeline.

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Health officials are trying to curtail violence by treating trauma, but the people who need help most are not seeking it

J. Brian Charles

July 16, 2016 |

The Baltimore Sun |

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Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore and other cities saw an increase in violence and individuals repeatedly ending up in the hospital with serious injuries, which mass jailing did not solve, leading to the creation of Shock Trauma's Violence Intervention program. This program's specialist-Ross assesses and tries to convince victims of violence to enter the program which helps them deal with their past trauma in order not to retaliate and instigate more violence, for those who engage in the program it is quite successful.

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‘Tough Love': Harlem Gang Expert Visiting Jackson

Maya Miller

July 06, 2016 |

Jackson Free Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Dr. Kai Smith runs GRAAFICS, Gang Diversion, Reentry And Absent Fathers Intervention Centers, a program he founded to give young men and women an outlet to avoid criminal behavior. The program includes training courses in behavior modification and focuses especially on early prevention of violent behaviors in children through meaningful mentorship.

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With trust and street cred, organizer works to change lives in north Minneapolis

Libor Jany

July 06, 2016 |

Minneapolis Star Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Gang violence in Minneapolis has caused many gun-related deaths and the destruction of families. One community organizer, a former gang-member and drug dealer, builds trust with at-risk youth that are on the edge. He visits kids, helps them get to job interviews, reviews homework, and listens to their individual struggles.

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