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    Discussing Sexual Violence in Nigeria: Finding the Right Words

    Doctors Without Borders Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Caroline Walker discusses her experience working with sexual violence outreach in Nigeria where language and cultural barriers are a major obstacle to finding survivors.  • How do communications…

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    Recreating a Classic Anti-Gun-Violence Sculpture with Metal from Melted-Down Guns

    Fast Company Jan 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company reports on how a nonprofit group is helping to create replicas of Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd’s knotted gun sculpture using confiscated firearms to make precious…

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    Hate and Violence on the Rise: Is History Repeating Itself? [Audio]

    Futurity Jan 12, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Jim Ver Steeg at Futurity talks with Nora Rubel, Thomas Fleischman, and Laura Elenbaas of the University of Rochester about the rise of hate and violence in America.  · How has…

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    Partner Abuse Among Teens: The Preventable Problem That Schools Ignore

    The Atlantic Jan 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Many educators are not equipped to handle teen partner abuse which can dramatically impact young people’s academic achievement and emotional state.  • How can schools revamp…

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    Car Crashes and Guns Are Leading Causes of Youth Injuries in US

    NPR Jan 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the largest cause of youth injury is car crashes, followed by firearms.  • Authors…

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    Findings of the Parkland Shooting Commission

    Education Dive Jan 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Campisi reports that the Parkland shooting commision concluded that the district should arm teachers and increase funding for mental health resources.  • How can funders…

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    Illinois Takes Steps to Improve Police Handling of Rape Cases

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    Giving Compass’ Take: • Annie Sweeney reports that in order to better serve the public, police officers in Illinois are receiving training to help them better understand and help rape…

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    Lessons From Our Year Tracking School Shootings

    The 74 Dec 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · After a year of tracking school shootings in 2018, Mark Keierleber at The 74 explains that students are more likely to be struck by lightning than shot in class,…

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    Trump School Safety Commission Recommends More Armed Staff and Physical Security

    The 74 Dec 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Mark Keierleber at The 74, the Trump administration’s School Safety Commission has recommended repealing the Obama-era school discipline guidance and implementing more physical security. ·…

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    Black Teens Deal With Stop-And-Frisk On Way To School

    Futurity Dec 27, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Jarret Bencks-Brandeis at Futurity reports on a new study regarding racial profiling and stop-and-frisks. Out of the 60 black Caribbean students involved in this research in London and NYC,…

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    How Ambulance Data Could Help Police

    RAND Corporation Dec 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a RAND Europe analysis, ambulance data can have more information about violent crimes and accident reports than police data.  • How can police forces utilize ambulance…

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    Questions That New Title IX Regulations Leave Unanswered

    Education Dive Dec 20, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to experts, Betsy DeVos’ new Title IX regulations lack clarity, leaving school officials questioning their legal obligations regarding sexual harassment and assault cases on college campuses. …

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