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Council Member Stevens questions effectiveness of current subway surfing prevention strategies
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Council Member Althea Stevens raises questions about the effectiveness of current strategies to combat subway surfing, particularly focusing on the city's education campaign. She expresses concerns about the adequacy of social media campaigns and calls for more creative approaches.
- Stevens questions whether social media campaigns are the most effective way to reach young people at risk of subway surfing.
- She calls for exploring more creative solutions like mentorship programs and constructive alternatives.
- The council member inquires about DYCD's involvement and potential for expanded outreach and services.
Althea Stevens
0:15:25
We'll discuss the city's education campaign, subway surfing kills, ride inside and stay alive.
0:15:31
My questions will be centered, is a social media campaign the most effective way to reach this population of young people?
0:15:39
Especially, because this is often considered an alternative way of life.
0:15:44
Are we looking for more creative ways like mentorship and other programs and constructive alternative?
0:15:49
Additionally, has DYCD started working with their providers to address this issue?
0:15:56
And will DYCD be asking for additional funding to expand outreach and services to work with providers?
0:16:04
And will we explore how we will strengthen partnership across city agencies to ensure unity, compassion, and an effective approach to this dangerous trend?
0:16:15
I look forward to a constructive dialogue today.
0:16:17
I would like to thank my committee staff, Christina and Elizabeth for their hard work and preparing for this hearing, and I would also like to thank my team back at, in the sweet 16, and I will turn it over to, New York City's public advocate, Jumaane Williams.
0:16:32
Thank you.
