This report highlights feedback gathered from focus groups conducted at the start of the initiative. It reflects the barriers to healthy living that Arkansans have shared with us and offers solutions to address health inequities.
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The District Court Diversion Roadmap is a comprehensive guide designed to help district courts in Arkansas develop and implement diversion programs that focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment. This roadmap is intended to empower courts and communities to create a more just and effective system for all.
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August is Civic Health Month — a perfect opportunity to raise awareness of civic engagement. Civic Arkansas is the Institute’s initiative to improve the overall civic health of our state. Though I am new to my role at the Institute, my enthusiasm for the future of civic engagement continues to grow.
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The Institute received funding to create a playbook detailing best practices for nonprofit dental clinics in Arkansas to begin billing and accepting third-party payments for services, including Medicaid and private insurance.
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Just a day after our first Civic Arkansas listening session in Clinton, I’m feeling rejuvenated. Being among the people of Van Buren County reminded me that whenever the current political climate gets frustrating, visiting small-town communities recharges my spirit.
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The goal of each session is to engage as many people as possible from as many backgrounds as possible (e.g., social, economic, racial, and political). Each 90-minute listening session will be hosted by a local community partner and facilitated by Institute staff.
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