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.

Youth

Parents

Low income individuals

Black, Indigenous, and POC

Older adults

Public 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:

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