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  • Community courts and the homeless: Do these programs make a difference?

    Donny Morrison Gina Scalpone Zack Demars

    September 05, 2020 |

    The Register-Guard |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Oregon

    As an alternative to traditional courts, community courts provide resources to those experiencing homelessness. Fines and jail time are often the punishment in traditional courts for those charged with trespassing or loitering, but community courts provide services that help people find housing, jobs, health care, and even offer mobile showers, food stamp assistance, and mental health care. While the long-term data are lacking and don't offer a clear picture of recidivism rates, community courts do provide a better quality of life for those living on the streets.

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  • Reclaiming your voice and your career

    Kelsey Harnisch Gina Scalpone Corrin Avchin

    March 20, 2019 |

    University of Oregon |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Eugene, Oregon

    The Eris Conflict Resolution life-coaching company is using conflict mediation and resolution to help those experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace. The company works with both stakeholders and the businesses involved in one-on-one mediation, course modules, and the option of conflict mediation certification to give them the tools to end the harassment safely. Since opening, 19 of the 27 clients have seen the results they were hoping for.

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