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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Statement From Manhattan D.A. Cy Vance, Jr. On The Passing Of Former Mayor David Dinkins 
“New York City has lost a hero with a big heart with the passing of Mayor David Dinkins. He cared so deeply about every one in and every aspect of this great City, reflecting his deeply felt humanity and humility. He was a great friend and teacher, who never pulled a punch when giving advice.
New York authorities return ancient stele to Egypt 
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has restituted a 2,600-year-old stele to Egypt, after the antiquity was seized by US authorities last year when it arrived at JFK from Paris, on its way to the TEFAF fair in New York.
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.
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Thursday Dec 3
International Anti-Corruption Conference 2020
The U.S. is one of the easiest places in the world for criminals to open anonymous companies to launder money with impunity. Join D.A. Vance along with Senator Whitehouse, and Representative Malinowki at the International Anti-Corruption Conference to discuss the fight for greater incorporation transparency.

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Our Criminal Justice Investment Initiative funds strategic partnerships across NYC’s nonprofit, government, and philanthropic sectors. We bring together services to more comprehensively reach people in need, which helps ensure public safety. https://t.co/dG0h56MJLi
It has never been more important to reduce our jail population. We urge lawmakers to pass #LessIsMoreNY which will overhaul our parole system to reduce unnecessary re-incarceration. https://t.co/N3LtcweDl3
Today, D.A. Vance joined nearly 100 criminal justice leaders from across the U.S. to call for the end of the federal death penalty. Read the statement ⏩ https://t.co/91McdOZW3j https://t.co/qelNEeSMlc
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