Changes at "Restorative Solutions "

What problem would you like to solve?

The issue of escalating violence amongst young people because of their inability to manage conflicts in a way that supports peaceful resolutions

Why is it important to solve? Why is it relevant for the community?

important because more and more youth are being harmed, resident, visitors and innocent bystanders are being caught in the crossway of untimely incidences of this conflict, which sometime end horrifically. Causing a negative impact on the Morrisania and Crotona residents' safety

What idea do you have to address the problem?

Facilitate Restorative justice circle programs at Claremont Neighborhood Center that can address both adolescence and adult resolution to conflict.

Create events that foster cohesiveness with community stakeholders as safe spaces within community areas

Who would that help?

This will help youth, families and community at large

What neighborhood would benefit from your idea?

Morrisania and Crotona