Children’s Advocacy Centers are available to approximately 4 in every 5 U.S. children, yet over 13 million children are living in areas without a CAC. Teresa Huizar, Director of the National Children’s Alliance shares a conversation on the role advocacy centers play in helping children heal from abuse.
Workplace giving through payroll deductions has become a key method of fundraising for non-profit organizations. On this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of the United Way Worldwide discussed the next phase of workplace giving, the Philanthropy Cloud, which will encourage engagement through digital technology.
Intellectual property theft costs Americans hundreds of billions of dollars each year. Kim Tignor of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law discusses IP rights and protections, along with efforts to educate and support minority communities to prevent theft of creative works and ideas.
Young people reap many benefits from mentoring, including higher graduation rates, improved self-esteem and improved interpersonal skills. A discussion with Elizabeth Santiago, Chief Program Officer of Mentor The National Mentoring Partnership, about how traditional and more informal types of mentoring can help youth thrive.
Each day in the United States, three women are killed by their partners every day. Susie Chase, Executive Director of the Maryland/DC Region of One Love discusses the importance of education communities on the signs and symptoms of relationship violence and abuse. By stigmatizing unhealthy behaviors, One Love hopes to stop incidents of relationship violence before they have a chance to start.
Latinos are underrepresented at America's most prestigious schools, contributing to a lack of diversity in leadership roles in the U.S. Elizabeth Vaquera of Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute discusses Hispanic enrollment, retention and graduation.
"The opioid epidemic is one that not only affects many communities, but the entire nation. According to a recent CDC study, 91 Americans die every day from overdosing on opioids. And while this number continues to grow rapidly, so does the need for proper care. Dr. Leana Wen, commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department shares a holistic approach to addressing this widespread, public health epidemic.
One in three women and one in seven men will be victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Steps to End Domestic Violence offers services to survivors of domestic violence of all ages and genders.
Interview recorded on October 26, 2017 at the University of Vermont.
"According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 15% of men and 30% of women in prison have a serious mental health condition. Sheriff Thomas Dart of Cook County, Illinois, discusses the importance of providing resources and support in communities as a preventative measure. As the largest mental health hospital in the U.S., Cook County jail's care for patients is one that other institutions can learn and benefit from.
Interview recorded November 30, 2017. Hosted by Robert Traynham.
Read a partial transcript of this interview below:
Traynham: With 1/3 of its 9,000 inmates living with mental-health issues, Cook County Jail in Chicago is America's largest mental-health hospital. Recent reforms now put mental healthcare in reach for inmates in need. Hello, everyone, and welcome to ""Comcast Newsmakers."" I'm Robert Traynham. Joining me is Sheriff Thomas Dart of Cook County, Illinois. Sheriff Dart is designated as a 2017 Governing magazine Public Official of the Year. Sheriff Dart, welcome to the program.
Dart: Thanks so much for having me on.
Traynham: Let me start off by saying that I'm just a bit surprised to learn that the prison is that large. 9,000 inmates. That sounds like a very small city. Is it
Dart: Yeah. It is. Compared to other cities in the state of Illinois, we're, I think, the 20th largest city, if you want to call it that. We've been fortunate in we've had some bail reform -- a lot of it I pushed -- that has lowered the number somewhat dramatically, just in the last 2 or 3 months. But nonetheless, it's a lot of people incarcerated, and we're one of the largest jails in the country.
Traynham: I want to double down on something that I mentioned a few moments ago, Sheriff Dart, and read it again. "America's largest mental-health hospital is the Cook County Jail." What's wrong with that sentence
Dart: You know what's wrong with that is the fact that, literally, 100 years from now or even less, people are gonna look back at us in our era and say we were horrible people, that our method of dealing with people with an illness was we threw them in jails and prisons. And it's not just Chicago by any stretch. All around the country, I think it's 46 or 47 of the states -- their largest mental-health provider is a jail or a prison. And so this stain is upon all of us, and it's something that we really need to address in a thoughtful way, because it's just plain old wrong. It's immoral.
Traynham: What is the solution
Dart: The solutions are actually -- That's another thing that's so puzzling to me. The solutions are just so straightforward. You put resources in the community, and then people have no real need to interact with law enforcement, which gets them into the jails and the prisons. And it is an, actually, very logical thing. When you don't have those supports, people then have issues. They don't have medication. They don't have therapeutic programs to go into, and then they interact with law enforcement 'cause they're trying to survive on the street, and then they pour into our place. They aren't the ones that are shooting up people. They aren't the ones committing the horribly violent acts. They're people who are trying to survive, and our solution has been -- we dump them in prisons and jails.
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"The diversity of Broward County, Florida's population of 1.96 million creates obstacles in providing adequate services. And while this is a challenge, this diversity contributes to making Broward County one of the most appealing places to live, work and play. Bertha Watson Henry, administrator of Broward County, Florida shares how the county has overcome tough fiscal times, and as a result, has led to new industries and development.
Interview recorded November 30, 2017. Hosted by Robert Traynham.
Read a partial transcript of this interview below:
Traynham: After a period of economic instability, Broward County, Florida, is now thriving with new industries and rapid infrastructure development. Hello, everyone, and welcome to "Comcast Newsmakers." I'm Robert Traynham. Joining me is Bertha Watson Henry, administrator of Broward County, Florida. She's also being honored as one of 2017 Governing magazine Public Officials of the Year. Bertha, welcome to the program, and congratulations.
Henry: Thank you.
Traynham: So, as I understand it, you have been in public service now for nearly 40 years, if not longer. What inspired you to stay in this work, to keep doing this work from a public-service standpoint
Henry: Well, I grew up watching the activities of the '60s, and it was a tumultuous time.
Traynham: Mm-hmm.
Henry: And for whatever reason, I just thought I needed to be a part of change. I need to be a part of making our country a better place for all people.
Traynham: And how many years, specifically, have you been --
Henry: It's over 40. Let's leave it at that. Let's leave it at that.
Traynham: The reason why I ask that question that way is because you keep doing it, and it's one thing to get involved in public service, but to stay in it for this long -- which is an admirable, admirable thing, particularly in this day and age when so many people want to leave public service or, quite frankly, are not inspired by it. So that's a wonderful thing.
Henry: Oh, okay. Well, I am definitely inspired, and what makes life good for you is that you can actually see the fruits of your labor. I get up every day. I'm excited. I look around my communities. I started my career in the city of Miami, and I spent some time in Ohio, and everywhere I went, you know, I felt like I could see the outcome of the work that I was involved in, and that just inspires you.
Traynham: Bertha, walk me through, or us through, specifically what you do on a daily basis. Now, as I understand it, you're appointed
Henry: I am appointed. I have nine bosses, so to speak, nine county commissioners. I have a wonderful team of about 6,000 employees, and, every day, it's a new adventure, so we really try to make sure that our community is keeping pace with its growth. South Florida's growing like -- It's very rapid, rapid growth, and the infrastructure to keep up with that is challenging, but it's just something that we -- we strive to do everyday.
One in five Boston children do not have access to the internet when they go home. Tech Goes Home breaks down barriers to low income families by providing affordable access and training needed for 21st century success for both children and parents.
Boston Baroque produces lively, emotionally charged performances of Baroque and Classical works performed on period instruments that reflect the eras in which the music was composed and makes these world-class performances accessible to all audiences.
"The NH Foodbank does more than collect and distribute food. Through its innovative programs and creative fundraising, educates residents the public about hunger and food insecurity and strives for systemic change.
Interview recorded on October 11, 2017 at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics. Hosted by Nathan O'Leary."
The mission is simple: no veterans left behind.
Stand Down House is answering the call in South Florida as it helps vets who are struggling to cope with their lives after the military. Whether it's homelessness, addiction, or mental/physical illnesses, Co-Founder/Executive Director Roy Foster has made it his personal duty to help his struggling brothers-in-arms.
Interview recorded November 2, 2017.
Edward Harris, Chief Marketing Officer for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, highlights events and activities available this summer in Montgomery County, PA. Recorded April 19, 2018.
Mike King, Fire Chief and Recruitment Committee Co-chair with the Chester County Fire Chiefs Association, talks about the need for all types of volunteers to help fight fire. Recorded April 19, 2018.
Barbara Cousar, Volunteer Leader with the March of Dimes, talks about the Storks Nest program for low-income mothers. This partnership with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority works to provide services for new mothers in need of additional support. Recorded April 19, 2018.
The Honorable Judge Renee Cardwell Hughes (Ret.) is the recipient of the Pearl S. Buck International "Woman of Influence 2018" award. In this interview she talks about being honored for her writing, activism and humanitarian efforts. Recorded April 19, 2018.
Stefanie F. Seldin, Executive Director of Rebuilding Philadelphia Together, talks about repairing homes to improve the health and safety of residents. The Run to Rebuild 5K run/ 2 mile walk will be held May 19, 2018, at Forbidden Drive in Chestnut Hill, PA. Recorded April 19, 2018.
Kevin McGrath, Board Member for the Literacy Council of Norristown, talks about the role of volunteers in supporting adult education. Recorded April 19, 2018.
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