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.
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The cruelty of parole in New York 
Fortunately, there is a solution. Here in New York, the Less Is More Act has been proposed to incentivize good behavior by people on parole, reduce the number of people imprisoned for non-criminal violations, and shorten how long they can be incarcerated for crimeless missteps.
Manhattan D.A.’s Office Returns Ancient Artifact to Egypt 
“As is typical in these cases, an investigation into one stolen piece often unspools a dark web of countless other trafficked items,” said District Attorney Vance.
Manhattan D.A.’s Office Returns 45 Antiquities to Pakistan 
“Many people believe the looting and theft of antiquities are injustices that only occurred in the past, but these crimes of culture are still being committed all over the world every day,” said District Attorney Vance.
D.A. Vance: Former Century 21 Employee Charged with Computer Tampering, Larceny For Breach of Company Data 
“If left undetected, this former employee’s alleged tampering could have cost Century 21 more than $50,000,” said District Attorney Vance.
48 Guns Taken Off City Streets at Buyback Event in Harlem Hosted by Manhattan D.A. Vance, NYPD 
“Gun buyback events are impactful tools for crime prevention and community building, especially in times of increased gun violence in our City,” said District Attorney Vance.
D.A. Vance: Amy Cooper Charged in Criminal Court for False Report in Central Park 
“Our Office is committed to safety, justice, and anti-racism, and we will hold people who make false and racist 911 calls accountable,” said District Attorney Vance.
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Saturday Oct 17
Gun buyback sponsored by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the New York City Police Department

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On this #TransDayOfRemembrance, we honor those we have lost to transphobic violence.
We’re proud to invest in innovative programs by @antiviolence and @cvtcnyc to increase services for trans New Yorkers who are survivors of crime. They are not forgotten. https://t.co/q9edk9P0sw
Our parole system must be significantly downsized, less punitive, and more just.
Read our op-ed. ⏬ @BrooklynDA @BronxDAClark #LessIsMoreNY
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Our Construction Fraud Task Force WhatsApp remains open. Please report any safety issues, fatalities, fraud, or wage theft, regardless of your immigration status. 📞 (646) 712-0298 https://t.co/P9DZ0kJXKj
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