The People's Money (2023-2024)

Decide how to spend part of the city budget!

Phase 4 of 4

Project Implementation 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025

Violence Prevention Program in the Bronx

In-person Workshop Idea

13/12/2023 11:53

In which borough should your idea take place?: Bronx
Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?: 40th Precinct, 42nd Precinct, 44th Precinct, 47th Precinct
Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.: Youth

Older adults
Describe the challenge you want to address:: The Bronx has some of the most dangerous neighborhoods according to crime statistics. Lots of gun violence and physical altercations and not enough de-escalation and training of community members.
Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:: Violence Prevention Program (year-round) consisting of know your rights, counseling, and de-escalation, safety education, to reduce violence in community and how community should respond to the interactions.
Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:: 10456