As Manhattan District Attorney, Cy Vance, Jr. has made the advancement of criminal justice reform part of the mission of the District Attorney's Office, right alongside our centuries-old founding mission of public safety.
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DA Vance has made justice reform a part of our mission, right alongside our founding mission of public safety.
Our strong partnerships with Manhattan communities help prevent crime and reduce involvement in the justice system.
Sexual violence affects all communities and workplaces. We ensure that survivors are not just heard, but given equal access to justice.
We’ve developed partnerships, technology, and expertise to become a national leader in cybercrime prevention and prosecution.
Since 2010, our proactive investigations have led to the removal of more than 1,700 guns from New York City streets.
Because Manhattan is a global financial capital, our Office is uniquely positioned to fight white-collar crime.
DA Vance accepting the New York Center for Children's "Champion" Award
The head of our Cybercrime Bureau appears on VICE's "Motherboard" podcast to talk about how we solve and prosecute complex high-tech crimes
DA Vance tours Educational Alliance and learns more about the innovative "two-generation" education program funded by CJII
DA Vance announces the results of the office's $38M investment in testing the national rape kit backlog
DA Vance welcomes players to our annual Saturday Night Lights Invitational Basketball Tournament
Take Your Kids to Work Day 2019
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Why New York City DAs Offer Art Class In Lieu of Court
Since a diversion program, Project Reset, started in Manhattan, district attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. says that prosecutions for low-level offenses have halved.
Ex-NYPD cop found guilty of assaulting handcuffed mentally ill teen
A judge on Thursday found an ex-NYPD cop guilty of assaulting a mentally ill homeless teen while he was handcuffed — then lying about it on police paperwork and to his supervisors.
D.A. Vance: Driver Charged With Manslaughter For Striking Two Pedestrians, One Fatally, in Upper West Side Crash
“While other types of crime drop to historic lows across New York City, pedestrians and cyclists remain under constant threat of vehicular violence from habitually reckless drivers."
D.A. Vance: Former NYPD Officer Convicted of Assault, Falsifying Documents Related to Violent 2017 Arrest
“This 19-year veteran of the NYPD assaulted a young man, and then lied about it. His criminal misconduct caused extensive injuries to his victim and damage to all in law enforcement who are working to strengthen our relationships with the communities we are sworn to protect."
Karate teacher who preyed on young girls to get 10 years in prison
A Manhattan karate instructor pleaded guilty Thursday to sexually abusing four young girls and possessing a trove of child porn documenting the sick acts.
D.A. Vance: Martial Arts Instructor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Teenage Students, Photographing Abuse
"Thanks to the prosecutors in my office’s Child Abuse Unit, this defendant has finally been brought to justice and he will face significant jail time for his abusive conduct. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a crime, I urge you to report it to our Child Abuse Unit by calling (212) 335-4308.”
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Thursday Oct 17
Senator Brian Benjamin’s Harlem Community Forum on Legalizing Marijuana
A panel and discussion about the marijuana expungement law and New York State's efforts to legalize marijuana.
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Under our Project Reset diversion program, New Yorkers arrested for low-level offenses can complete community-based arts programming in lieu of prosecution. Read more about why D.A. Vance created this program and how it’s affecting participants.⏬ https://t.co/ufV29sEkyz
While other types of crime drop across NYC, pedestrians and cyclists remain under constant threat of vehicular violence. We'll continue to advocate for legislation that enhances accountability and keeps habitually reckless drivers off the road. https://t.co/D4p99vJwrb
This weekend, we were proud to gather more than 500 players from our Saturday Night Lights program for a Citywide Showcase at @BasketballCity. SNL, our signature youth-development and violence prevention program, has recently expanded to 20 gyms across the city. https://t.co/7oQBRNaGyX
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