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Improving literacy rates critical to quality of life: United for Literacy survey

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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TORONTO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The majority of Canadians (92 per cent) believe improving literacy rates in Canada would improve Canadians’ standard of living, according to a new Pollara survey commissioned by United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College).

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  • TORONTO, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The majority of Canadians (92 per cent) believe improving literacy rates in Canada would improve Canadians’ standard of living, according to a new Pollara survey commissioned by United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College).
  • Those surveyed also believe low literacy skills lead to lower income and limited employment opportunities (70 per cent).
  • Canadians overwhelmingly (78 per cent) support increased government action to improve literacy rates, highlighting the necessity for greater governmental efforts in literacy support.
  • While Canada is considered a highly literate society, the literacy rate is lower than many people may think.

National Civil Rights Museum welcomes Martin Luther King III and his family for a commemoration to honor his father’s legacy on the 56th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s tragic death

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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Martin Luther King III, wife Arndrea Waters King, and daughter Yolanda Renee King will participate in the ceremony, which will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.

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  • Martin Luther King III, wife Arndrea Waters King, and daughter Yolanda Renee King will participate in the ceremony, which will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.
  • This year, the Museum introduces a youth component with the performing winners of its Youth Poetry and Spoken Word Competition.
  • Martin Luther King III, the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, will deliver the keynote address.
  • Mr. King is a civil rights advocate and global humanitarian, focusing on addressing the most pressing social justice issues of today.

National Civil Rights Museum adds to roundtable slate for The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy and Public Safety

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Memphis, TN, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum will host the fourth and final national convening entitled “The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy and Public Safety” on March 22, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Renasant Convention Center.

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  • Memphis, TN, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum will host the fourth and final national convening entitled “The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy and Public Safety” on March 22, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Renasant Convention Center.
  • During the symposium, participants will offer strategies and solutions to tackle police violence through policy-driven, community-led, and trauma-informed alternatives to traditional public safety methods.
  • The event includes an opening panel, facilitated sessions, and a lunch roundtable discussion:
    Opening Panel – From Pain to Purpose: The Courageous Activism of Police Violence Victims.
  • The national convening series – The Reckoning, The Resolve, The Reconciliation, and The Resilience – is made possible by the support of National Civil Rights Museum Catalyst Partners FedEx, Cummins, and The Kresge Foundation.

SoundThinking Announces 7 New and Expanded ShotSpotter Deployments Nationwide

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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FREMONT, Calif., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoundThinking, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI) (formerly ShotSpotter, Inc.), a leading public safety technology company, today announced a total of 7 new customers and expanded coverage areas for its flagship ShotSpotter gunshot detection system. In the first quarter of 2024, the company secured multiple agreements with municipalities implementing ShotSpotter for the first time or significantly increasing their existing coverage areas, while other cities also went live with newly deployed ShotSpotter technology.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoundThinking, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI) (formerly ShotSpotter, Inc.), a leading public safety technology company, today announced a total of 7 new customers and expanded coverage areas for its flagship ShotSpotter gunshot detection system.
  • In New Jersey, 4 municipalities either expanded or went live with ShotSpotter.
  • Finally, SoundThinking is pleased to announce a new ShotSpotter deployment in New Bern, North Carolina.
  • "We're extremely proud that a wide range of agencies nationwide increasingly view ShotSpotter as a critical tool for enhancing public safety and addressing gun violence," said SoundThinking CEO Ralph Clark.

World Childhood Foundation USA and Economist Impact Release Results of Groundbreaking Report on Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in the United States; 25 out of 28 States Receive Failing Grade

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Produced and developed by Economist Impact, and supported by WCF-USA, the groundbreaking report highlights significant gaps in states’ efforts to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA), and ultimately 25 out of the 28 states failed.

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  • Produced and developed by Economist Impact, and supported by WCF-USA, the groundbreaking report highlights significant gaps in states’ efforts to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA), and ultimately 25 out of the 28 states failed.
  • If these scores were equated to academic grades, only three states - Connecticut, Delaware, and Washington - would achieve slightly above a failing grade.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402726538/en/
    World Childhood Foundation USA (WCF-USA) and Economist Impact released today “Out of the Shadows Index: Into the Spotlight,” a groundbreaking report that highlights significant gaps in states’ efforts to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA).
  • Only two states have eliminated both the criminal and civil statute of limitations for all child sexual abuse offenses and claims.

EVLV INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. f/k/a NewHold Investment Corp. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit!

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/EVLV .

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  • Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/EVLV .
  • According to the Complaint, Evolv describes itself as a “leader in Artificial Intelligence ('AI')-based weapons detection for security screening.
  • or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 332-239-2660.
  • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits.

Skoll Foundation Announces the Winners of 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Skoll Foundation has announced the four organizations that will receive the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation, which highlights leaders and organizations that advance transformational social change around the world.

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  • The Skoll Foundation has announced the four organizations that will receive the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation, which highlights leaders and organizations that advance transformational social change around the world.
  • Every year, the Skoll Award for Social Innovation recognizes exemplary leaders and organizations creating a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous world.
  • The Awardees will be celebrated during the 21st Skoll World Forum at the 2024 Awards for Social Innovation Ceremony, taking place on Thursday, April 11, 4:30-6 p.m. BST at the New Theatre in Oxford, England and virtually.
  • “Global challenges are mounting at an increasing pace,” said Don Gips, CEO of the Skoll Foundation.

Healthcare Safety Outcomes Are Improving but Patient and Workforce Experience Paints Mixed Picture, Press Ganey Report Finds

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Press Ganey , the leader in helping healthcare providers and health plans transform the Human Experience, today published its new report, “Safety in Healthcare 2024.” This first-of-kind report analyzes Press Ganey's integrated dataset of safety outcomes, event reporting, workforce culture, and patient perceptions representing 12 million patient encounters, 1 million healthcare employees, as well as over 550,000 reported safety events in 2023.

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  • Press Ganey , the leader in helping healthcare providers and health plans transform the Human Experience, today published its new report, “Safety in Healthcare 2024.” This first-of-kind report analyzes Press Ganey's integrated dataset of safety outcomes, event reporting, workforce culture, and patient perceptions representing 12 million patient encounters, 1 million healthcare employees, as well as over 550,000 reported safety events in 2023.
  • While safety outcomes are on a promising trajectory and patient perceptions in outpatient settings are rising, nearly half of all staff and almost one-third of inpatients report low perceptions of safety.
  • “Healthcare organizations that do best on safety embrace a holistic approach, with safety as a core value grounded in both patient and employee experiences.
  • For more information about Press Ganey and the “Safety in healthcare 2024” report, visit https://info.pressganey.com/e-books-research/safety-2024

The Pershing Square Foundation Announces $2M in Grants to Newark Organizations to Support Local Community

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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The Pershing Square Foundation today announced $2M in grants to a group of twelve Newark organizations.

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  • The Pershing Square Foundation today announced $2M in grants to a group of twelve Newark organizations.
  • The Pershing Square Foundation selected organizations that provide critical services to the community.
  • Greater Newark Conservancy is dedicated to improving the environment and quality of life in Newark and the surrounding areas through environmental education, community gardening, and urban agriculture.
  • Willing Hearts Community Center is dedicated to the Newark community and brings together volunteers to provide services including food, clothing, counseling, and family support.

Iveda Finds 84% of Americans Are Concerned About Violence in The Country; Many Believe AI Could Help

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Iveda® (NASDAQ:IVDA), the global solution for cloud-based AI, today released new data which shows that 84% of Americans are concerned about the rising rate of violence in the United States.

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  • Iveda® (NASDAQ:IVDA), the global solution for cloud-based AI, today released new data which shows that 84% of Americans are concerned about the rising rate of violence in the United States.
  • In fact, the average American (79%) noted that they have changed their daily routine out of concern for their safety and wellbeing.
  • Yet, safety in schools and other public places remains an increasingly pressing issue with concerns around violence, bullying, theft, and vandalism putting individuals at risk.
  • “As the U.S. leans on AI to keep people safe, it’s critical to understand the average American’s sentiment on the subject.