Violence Prevention Program in the Bronx

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