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In Milwaukee's poorest ZIP code, fruits and vegetables become powerful weapons for saving young boys

James E. Causey

December 07, 2018 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

In the middle of Milwaukee's toughest neighborhood, an organization called We Got This helps kids get off the streets and into the garden. Each summer, teens spend Saturdays working in a community garden to produce food for their neighbors. Andre Lee Ellis, the founder of We Got This, uses a "tough love" approach to set kids on a life-long path of confidence and respect.

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Remote work may bring some MT workers big-city wages.

Eric Dietrich

December 06, 2018 |

Montana Free Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Missoula, Montana

Workers across Montana look to remote work to bring them higher wages without having to move to a large city. While the far reach of the Internet brings more economic opportunity for techies in rural Montana and other small towns, telecommuters note that remote work can be challenging. Officials in the state are working to make this type of career more easily accessible and better paying.

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This course helps former prisoners learn the tech they missed in jail

Eillie Anzilotti

December 06, 2018 |

FastCompany |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Most prisoners don’t have access to computer, in order to bridge the digital divide the Prisoner Reentry Institute is offering a free course called Tech 101 to former prisoners who served long sentences. People are taught things like how to set up Google accounts, navigating Microsoft Office, and social media. “Once you learn the basics, you really start feeling good about yourself, especially when you learn enough that you can start helping others.”

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Elsa and Nosipho: they both sell sex for a living, but in opposite worlds

Mia Malan

December 06, 2018 |

Bhekisisa |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam

In many countries, sex work is illegal which means that those working in the industry have very few rights when it comes to sexual abuse. Amsterdam is one of the few places where this line of work is legal, however, and because of this, workers not only have rights, but are able to also advocate for better practices.

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How Atlanta Is Turning Ex-Cons Into Urban Farmers

Max Blau

December 06, 2018 |

Politico |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

An entrepreneur and activist in Atlanta, GA runs an urban farm and employs former prisoners in an attempt to tackle Georgia's incarceration and recidivism problems. The program, called Gangstas to Growers, employs folks regardless of previous experience and aims to keep up with the rapidly gentrifying community.

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Learning from the past: Japan's tree-planting efforts provide lessons for other countries

Nithin Coca

December 06, 2018 |

Ensia |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Japan

Nishiawakura, a village in Japan, was once the site of complete forest devastation due to the need for timber during and after World War II. Through trial and error, the country has learned what does and doesn't work when it comes to reforestation efforts. Now, their lessons are acting as a model for China, Pakistan and India as they turn their focus to reforestation.

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In India, The Teachers Are Going (Back) To School

Priti Salian

December 06, 2018 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Bangalore

To fill a teacher professional development gap in India, several outside organizations have stepped up to offer instructors training in classroom management and pedagogy.

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Boston's miracle: how America stopped young men killing each other

Sandra Johansson

December 06, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

An initiative that aims to keep troubled former criminals from continuing down the same path is technically called group violence intervention, but most know it as the Boston miracle. Piloted in the 90s, this style of intervention has shown so much success in reducing shooting rates that it has began scaling to European countries.

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Programs Help Incarcerated Moms Bond With Their Babies In Prison

Cheryl Corley

December 06, 2018 |

NPR |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Gig Harbor

In states across America, some incarcerated women are able to give birth and take care of their children from jail. The programs help to reduce recidivism and keep families together, but there are limitations that restrict who can use the programs and they haven't been scaled to the majority of prisons yet.

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When a step back into prison is really a jump forward on the road to recovery

Anne Hillman

December 06, 2018 |

Alaska Public Media |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Alaska

In Alaska, programs promote long-term rehabilitation and intensive treatment for people with addictions who are involved in the criminal justice system. Part of the way the program has been successful is by allowing participants to return to intensive treatment if they fall off the wagon - providing them the tools to eventually return to their homes, healthier and happier.

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