Problem Solving Must-Read

An App to Stop Sexual Abuse on Campus

Plus: Pigeons wearing backpacks and support for vulnerable teens

Problem Solving Must-Read

An App to Stop Sexual Abuse on Campus

Plus: Pigeons wearing backpacks and support for vulnerable teens

Here at The Citizen, we do problem-solving journalism, looking for ideas and solutions to move the region forward and make a better city. Here are some other great ideas for solving the world’s problems, from media outlets around the globe:

This Woman Has An Ingenious Plan To Stop Repeat Sexual Assault On College Campuses

Jessica Ladd says her new software, Callisto, could stop almost 60% of campus sexual assaults.

From FastCo.Exist

Pigeons With Backpacks Are Fighting Air Pollution in London

Tiny sensors strapped to the birds will relay back to a publicly accessible database.

From CityLab

For Vulnerable Teenagers, a Web of Support

Thread rallies volunteer community support around underperforming students in Baltimore public high schools and gets results that defy all expectations.

From The New York Times

 

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