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Marin YMCA Youth Court: PART 1

This program is about the Marin YMCA Youth Court and Restorative Justice: An alternative to the traditional punitive justice system.

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Homeward Bound: Housing For Families Transitioning from Homelessness

Corry Kanzenberg talks about the project to move families from homelessness to modern housing in 1 and 2 bedroom units at Hamilton in Novato. The project, Oma Village, is just one year old and at full capacity with families living in 14 units. Homeward Bound ensures support for the families as they build their financial stability and become part of the community. Librarians come in, ensure that everyone has a library card, among the integration of other community services. Families can stay in the home until a child reaches the age of 18.

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Consumer Beware: Auto Body Shop Insurance Fraud

Deputy District Attorney Nicole Pantaleo of Marin County and Captain Eric Williams, California Department of Insurance Fraud Division from the Golden Gate Regional Office in Benicia, discuss the reality of fraudulent insurance claims, and their impact in the community. Auto body shops are licensed by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair. Most auto body shops perform excellent services in our community. However, people need to be aware that, in certain instances, they have to be alert to potential scams if their car is involved in a collision. Efforts to inflate claims to collect more money, add on damage to a vehicle, or participate in false vandalism, among other things, all constitute fraudulent activity. Consumers need to confirm that an auto body shop is licensed, they need to view a written estimate and view the final bill to make sure it is close to the original estimate in order to protect themselves. Consumers need to report suspicious activity to the District Attorney's office or to the California Department of Insurance Fraud.

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Water Crisis: What Crisis?

Lack of water is of serious concern and contamination of existing water supplies exacerbates the problem. At the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, discussions highlight the impact of the global water crisis, particularly on women and girls. Linda Witong of Soroptimist International discusses the water crisis on a local, national, and global scale. This water crisis affects everyone and has far reaching impact as extreme weather conditions severely damage access to clean drinking water.

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