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The next group of participants of Lima's Safety City graduated during a ceremony held at the site. During their time at the program, they learned various practices such as identifying strangers, as well as what do to in case of an emergency. Organizers for Safety City say that they hope what they have learned in the program stays with them for the rest of their lives.

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Mericle goes on to add, “We’re going to be teaching them lessons that will get them to make safe and responsible decisions to carry out throughout their life. Decisions that can help them in situations with drugs and alcohol, peer pressure and stress. Just to get them that positive outcome instead of making a negative one.”