SAFETY
IS A
DISCIPLINE

PROJECT SCOPE

A reality-based harm reduction program for Oakland youth (14-24) already living in proximity to firearms.

STATUS

PROPOSAL PHASE 2026

GOVERNANCE

We do not condone unlawful possession. We prioritize survival.

01. THE PROBLEM ↘

The Missing Middle

Current prevention is stratified: Upstream (Jobs) or Downstream (Prison/Hospital). There is a void in the middle for practical safety education.

~$1.24M
Cost per Non-Fatal Incident
~635
Annual Incidents
02. THE INTERVENTION ↗

Practical Safety

We replace "impulse" with "discipline." By framing safety as a strength and teaching trauma response, we transform youth identity.

HARM REDUCTION FRAMEWORK

01. PREMISE

Acceptance of Reality

Abstinence messaging fails when proximity is high. We assume contact will occur and prepare the youth for that moment to prevent tragedy.

02. METHOD

Behavioral Modification

We leverage status-seeking drives. Muzzle awareness and ballistics knowledge are framed as "Warrior" discipline, not compliance.

03. GOAL

Survival & Response

Transforming bystanders into first responders. Medical capacity (Stop the Bleed) changes a youth's identity from victim to protector.

CURRICULUM ARCHITECTURE

WEEKS 1-2
Foundation
  • Demystification
  • "Clearing Ritual"
  • .22LR Live Fire
WEEKS 3-4
Reality Risk
  • Ballistics (Cars)
  • "House Party" Scenario
  • Shoot/No-Shoot
WEEKS 5-6
Response
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Wound Packing
  • Stress Inoculation
WEEKS 7-8
Norms
  • Duty to Retreat
  • Ambassadorship
  • Qualification

BUDGET
MODEL

15 PARTICIPANTS PER COHORT

TOTAL PER COHORT
$21,100
PER PARTICIPANT
~$1,407
LINE ITEM COST
Instructional Staff Lead + 2 RSOs
$4,500
Logistics Food & Transport
$3,600
Facility Rental Private Bays
$3,500
Stipends $200 / Student
$3,000
Ammunition .22LR & 9mm
$3,000
Admin & Ins 15%
$2,750
Trauma Kits IFAK Take-home
$750

IMPACT
ANALYSIS

Use the slider to scale the investment. Calculate the return based on preventing a single non-fatal incident ($1.24M).

1 10
TOTAL PROGRAM COST
$84,400
SCENARIO: 1 INCIDENT PREVENTED
$1.24M
PUBLIC SAVINGS (MEDICAL, LEGAL, PRISON)
ROI MULTIPLIER
14.7x
YOUTH REACHED
60