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  • Seattle's already doing what California's about to do to limit police use of force. How's it working out?

    November 07, 2019 |

    CalMatters |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    In the past decade, Seattle has reduced their use of force by 60 percent. Spurred by a court order, the reduction comes from greater de-escalation training, stricter, more nuanced policies, and more collaboration between law enforcement and activists. While moving the needle, many cite the long way the city has to go, especially when it comes to how force is still used disproportionately on communities of color. But because they’ve made progress without endangering officers, other states like California look to Seattle as a model of reform.

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  • Rock-a-Bye Mama

    November 07, 2019 |

    Reasons to be Cheerful |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Past and present traumas can make it difficult for new mothers to bond with their babies. A program at Carnegie Hall uses songwriting and music to support mothers in this process in prisons, intensive care units, high schools, and other places.

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  • Strangers, Sidewalks and Folding Chairs Are One Solution for the Loneliness Epidemic

    November 06, 2019 |

    NationSwell |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Making personal connections supports mental health and wellbeing. The San Francisco-based nonprofit, Sidewalk Talk, trains volunteers to go out and engage on a personal level with individuals in underserved communities. The volunteers simply listen and provide empathy, a valuable resource for those who might not have access to mental health care.

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  • To Confront Effects of Trauma, Start with Self Care

    November 05, 2019 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Building resilience and self-care into daily life promotes long-term wellbeing. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Catalyst Initiative works to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of underserved groups by promoting culturally relevant approaches to self-care. Catalyst funds organizations that serve Indigenous communities, communities of color, as well as other programs that encourage people to practice mindfulness and self-care as a way to heal from trauma and stress associated with economic, personal, or social issues.

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  • 'Lots of us have skeletons:' South Burlington firefighters learn yoga, meditation to stay well

    November 03, 2019 |

    Burlington Free Press |

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    Response Location: United States, South Burlington, Vermont

    Vermont’s South Burlington fire department has started offering its firefighters yoga and meditation services as a way to cope with trauma. The services are offered by the Vermont Center for Responder Wellness, which was created as a response to the traumatic experiences many first responders face. The training includes mindfulness, breathing, stretching, and refocusing.

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  • Bagging a solution for leftover opioids

    November 03, 2019 |

    The Toledo Blade |

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    Response Location: United States, Toledo, Ohio

    The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has implemented a program that encourages those returning from being injured on the job to dispose of their leftover opioids. While the bags aren't a new concept and have shown promise in other sectors, this first-of-its-kind workers' compensation program is another way to fight the opioid epidemic and has gained support from the governor.

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  • Therapy dog a game-changer at Pleasant Street School

    October 31, 2019 |

    The Laconia Daily Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Laconia, New Hampshire

    Elementary schools in New Hampshire are introducing pet therapy to better serve their students who are experiencing emotional distress. In one school, the therapy dog acts as "a reward for good behavior, a transition to talking about what happened that made a child misbehave, a way-station for calming and resetting surging emotions, and a bridge for shy youngsters who become animated when speaking to a non-judgmental pet."

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  • Building resiliency an elementary school goal

    October 31, 2019 |

    The Laconia Daily Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

    Elementary schools in New Hampshire are implementing several programs to help build resiliency in their students and reduce the risk of suicide. One program includes introducing trauma care coordinators, while another encourages students to write letters about their concerns. Both tactics have had positive results, evident through fewer recorded cases of problematic behavioral issues.

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  • In Payatas, a sewing facility employs drug war widows and orphans

    October 29, 2019 |

    CNN |

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    Response Location: Philippines, Quezon City

    The drug war in the Phillipines is leaving behind widows and orphans struggling to support themselves. After providing aid in various forms, Project SOW developed a source of income for those who have lost breadwinners. A seamstress was hired to train the women to sew items like rugs, wallets, and tissue holders to sell for profit. Project SOW also provides counseling services.

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  • What California can learn from Seattle about police shootings

    October 26, 2019 |

    CalMatters |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Seattle has taken a comprehensive approach to police reform, including forming a community police commission, the development of policies on appropriate weapon use, more oversight on police force, and the creation of a specialty unit that focuses on mental health. While there has been pushback from officers, the safety of officers hasn’t been compromised and the use of force has decreased by sixty percent. With some calling it a success, California seeks to implement similar reform at the state level.

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