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 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
DA Vance joins advocates to call on New York legislators to turn speed safety cameras back on in school zones
DA Vance introducing community leaders to our "Criminal Justice Investment Initiative" programs
DA Vance at one of our office's forums on the opioid epidemic
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Fewer Undocumented Immigrant Crime Victims Are Stepping Forward
Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance said he hopes more outreach will convince immigrants his office won't report them to anyone.
Testimony before City Council Public Safety and Finance Committees: FY20 Preliminary Budget
"The support we have received over the years from the City Council has helped us stay at the forefront of prosecutorial innovation and is critical to our continued success in reducing crime in Manhattan."
Testing Every Kit: Panel Discussions on Victim Engagement and Legislative Reform
DA Vance announced the results of a $38M investment in ending the rape kit backlog across the country at a press conference and day-long summit. The afternoon panels feature sexual assault survivors, law enforcement, advocates, and elected officials.
Test Every Kit: DA Vance Announces the Results of $38M Investment in Ending the Rape Kit Backlog
DA Vance announced the results of our $38M investment in testing the rape kit backlog across the country. He was joined by survivors, advocates, and elected officials from across the country.
D.A. Vance: Roderick Covlin Convicted of Murdering His Estranged Wife in 2009
"Shele Danishefsky Covlin had a soaring career, two adoring children, and the love and respect of her many friends, colleagues, and relatives. crime."
This Is What Happens When You Test Old Rape Kits
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office poured $38 million into a grant that tested a backlog of 55,252 rape kits and has led to 186 arrests and 64 convictions across the country.
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Thursday February 21
Resume Workshop for High Schoolers
This workshop is open to young people who are interested in getting assistance with their resume and/or learning more about Summer programs at the Manhattan DA's Office.
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This why we #TestEveryKit.
Results from our $38M investment to end the rape kit backlog are still rolling in >> https://t.co/oFwHAZ4yzB https://t.co/nn0zuURr7f
Hard work from our Sexual Assault Cold Case Unit has led to an arrest in two 1981 Sexual Assualt cases.
Additional cases from 1981 are also being reviewed.
📱If you have information please call @CLTCrimeStopper at 704-334-1600 https://t.co/lQ0m6tIzZn
DA Vance stopped by his alma mater @GeorgetownLaw to talk to students about our office's work and career opportunities. ⚖️
Apply >> https://t.co/hNLljXgEcM https://t.co/fxgLinPwFH
“Prevention is simply crime fighting done differently,” @manhattanDA Cyrus Vance, Jr. told @georgetownlaw students. “Great prevention strategies can do as much as prosecuting to make us safer.” https://t.co/UB8FLA3fvY
We tested 55,000 backlogged rape kits. Each kit represents a story. Here's Myisha's 👇 #TestEveryKit https://t.co/20nPNafb2S
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