There’s a new law in Tennessee that harnesses the unique position of beauty professionals to help identify victims of domestic abuse. The new law, which was enforced on the first day of 2022, requires hairstylists and barbers to go through a free training program that will … [Read more...] about Tennessee beauticians are now trained to identify victims of domestic abuse
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Rail to Refuge provides free travel for those fleeing abusive homes
After viewing a Dispatches documentary that followed the stories of women who were fleeing violent partners, Darren O’Brien, a station manager for Southeaster, was inspired to help. He decided to propose the idea of free train travel for people fleeing abusive situations at … [Read more...] about Rail to Refuge provides free travel for those fleeing abusive homes
Interview with Gretchen Wallace, founder of Global Grassroots
While economic upheaval has caused many businesses to fail, Ode has interviewed several entrepreneurs who have found ways to thrive and remain focused on positive social change. We interviewed them about their companies, how they view the current economic situation, how they … [Read more...] about Interview with Gretchen Wallace, founder of Global Grassroots
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Nelsa Curbelo, a 66-year-old former nun and schoolteacher, took on the toughest young criminals in Ecuador’s most violent city—and won them over with love. Hilary Hart | June 2008 issue In the city of Guayaquil in southern Ecuador, Latin pop music blares through the doorway of a … [Read more...] about Join my gang