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Public Self-Defense Classes

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Idea Submission for The People's Money:
Free self-defense classes/workshops for all teenagers and young adults. They would teach people karate, running endurance, and what to do in specific scenarios. For example, if you're tied up or held hostage, etc. The workshops would be in public schools through the five boroughs.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?
People take a lot of public transportation, crime rates in the city have been increasing. Sexual harassment, subway surfing and taking drugs have all been factors of the dangers throughout New York. There has to be an initiative for public safety to protect the people of New York.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply
Youth (under 24)
Older Adults (65 +)
Public Housing Residents
Justice Impacted People
People with Disabilities
Limited English Speakers
Immigrants / Migrants
LGBTQIA+ People
Unhoused People

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