Gunshot intervention saving lives, Mexico decriminalises abortion, Denmark’s human library
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In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about a violence intervention team in the US preventing retaliation and PTSD directly after hospitalisation, Mexico’s supreme court’s unanimous decision to no longer prosecute abortion procedures, and a library where people can “rent” humans of all backgrounds to ask questions and hear their stories.
Mental health support provided to gunshot victims prevents retaliation in US
Staffers at Hartford Communities That Care not only treat the victims, but also their families in order to break the cycle of violence. They strive to be continuously funded by Medicaid in the future.
In a landmark ruling, Mexico’s ten highest judges unanimously ruled that penalising abortion is unconstitutional – whilst neighbouring Texas has tightened its laws.
Rock dust could help capture carbon emissions whilst fertilising farmland
Basalt pulverised into dust could replace harmful fertilisers whilst increasing crop yields and capturing between 34 and 68 percent of carbon emissions.
Humanitarian aid focuses on early prevention in bottom-up pilot schemes
Pakistan and Senegal are involving local communities and NGOs in the decision-making process when allocating funds to insure as well as prepare for extreme weather predictions.
Football clubs combat antisemitic sentiments amongst supporters
The first league teams of Dortmund and Rotterdam are teaming up with educators and liaison officers to prevent antisemitic tendencies in and out of the stadium.
People can “rent” volunteers from various backgrounds for a frank thirty-minute conversation, in order to challenge beliefs and preconceptions – either in person or soon via an app.