Youth Against Gun Violence Poster Contest
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office welcomes public school students in grades 6-8 to enter our Seventh Annual “Youth Against Gun Violence” Poster Contest! The submission deadline is Friday, May 1, 2020.
Tag Archives: Community Partnerships
D.A. Vance Announces $3M “Reentry” Investment in West Harlem
“We need to invest in the people returning from prison, and the communities to which they will return. This groundbreaking investment will help West Harlem continue to heal through trauma-informed services with the help of credible messengers and mentors.”
When These Young People Speak, NYC Justice Officials Pay Attention
“I was blown away by the quality of the youth ambassadors’ proposals,” Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, who spoke at the ceremony, said later. “I hope that they consider careers in criminal justice, because their perspectives are underrepresented in our system, and their talents are truly immense.”
D.A. Vance: We can turn the tide on opioid ODs
The city’s recent statistics were the silver lining at a discussion led by Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance on Oct. 25 on the Lower East Side at the Grand St. Settlement at the Essex Crossing Community Center.
Photos: D.A. Vance, Thrive Collective, Partners Host First-Ever “Art of Healing” Festival in East Harlem in Honor of Gun Violence Awareness Month
“This weekend’s Art of Healing festival serves as an important reminder that our work as prosecutors extends beyond the courtroom and that, often, delivering justice for victims means meeting with them in their own neighborhoods.”