The People's Money (2023-2024)
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Street Smarts and Safety Skills
- In which borough should your idea take place?
- Bronx
- Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?
- Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.
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YouthParentsLow income individualsBlack, Indigenous, and POCOlder adultsPublic housing residents
- Describe the challenge you want to address:
- Young residents in lower-income areas often lack essential skills in situational awareness, street smarts, and de-escalation, leading to increased risks to their safety.
- Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:
- Implement a series of workshops focused on teaching situational awareness, self-defense, and de-escalation techniques to young people, particularly in public housing areas. These workshops aim to empower youth with the knowledge and skills to navigate potentially unsafe situations wisely and safely.
- Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:
- Virtual
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