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  • 'Changing The Mindset': Female Inmates In Training For A Life After Prison

    Cheryl Corley

    December 25, 2018 |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    A women's prison in Washington has found success in a pilot program that trains inmates for nontraditional jobs, giving them the skills necessary to be a competitive applicant in fields such as welding. While this program helps to cut down on recidivism, it also connects participants with other programs that help provide appropriate work clothing and pay union fees.

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  • Programs Help Incarcerated Moms Bond With Their Babies In Prison

    Cheryl Corley

    December 06, 2018 |

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    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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  • North Dakota Prison Officials Think Outside The Box To Revamp Solitary Confinement

    Cheryl Corley

    July 31, 2018 |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, North Dakota

    Prison officials in North Dakota have revamped solitary confinement, inspired in part by Norway's system, which focuses on “punishment that works.” There is much less focus on using isolation to punish small infractions and more emphasis on mental health and helping inmates learn new skills to change behavior. The shift has reduced tensions between guards and prisoners, fostering better relationships and less disruptive behavior and suicide attempts by inmates.

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  • As A Guerrilla Movement, Tiny Homes May Emerge As Alternative To Shelters

    Cheryl Corley

    May 04, 2016 |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Tiny homes are a growing solution to homeless veterans and vulnerable youth, especially those who identify as LGBTQ. But the movement faces challenges from regulations and neighbors across the nation.

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