The evidence informed Restorative Circles and Art and Social Justice curriculums are designed to improve public safety by engaging youth in meaningful conversations, learning and community benefit activities that keep youth in school, off the streets and connected to those who love them – family!” Youth are looking forward to working with an artist to develop a beautiful mural in East Harlem near areas experiencing disproportionate gun violence.”ĭeborah Giordano, LMSW, Vice President of the Inwood House Division at The Children’s Village, said: “We are thrilled to join the Manhattan District Attorney in this important effort. We are thrilled to receive funding from DANY to engage youth in creative outlets that will also enhance their community. Reverend Wendy Calderón-Payne, Executive Director of Urban Youth Alliance, said: “To effectively target gun and gang violence, we must provide young people with appealing alternatives that engage and challenge them. We are excited and eager to intensify our work with the Manhattan DA and these wonderful organizations as they build stronger communities.” CJII has produced groundbreaking research and helped deliver real solutions that make Manhattan neighborhoods safer. Michael Jacobson, Executive Director of CUNY ISLG, said: “Strong grassroots organizations are key to safe communities, and CUNY ISLG is proud to work with the DA’s Criminal Justice Investment Initiative to support the frontline community groups working on the ground to stop crime, support survivors of violence, and create opportunities for people leaving incarceration. Proactive initiatives like these are key to preventing young people from picking up a gun, and ensuring they don’t become victims of gun violence themselves.” Bragg and the Manhattan D.A.’s Office for investing in our youth. State Senator Cordell Cleare said: “I applaud D.A. I’m grateful that the District Attorney recognizes where to put the funds to get to the root of these issues, and appreciate the incredible work of our community partners.” We have made so many strides towards ending gun violence in this neighborhood, but it’s clear that investment is still needed. My hope is that this will go a long way in ending gun violence across Manhattan, because when we invest in young people, we are investing in the future of our neighborhoods.”Ĭouncilmember Chris Marte said: “The recent shootings on the Lower East Side have been devastating to our community, especially our young people. By helping fund these organizations doing incredible work, District Attorney Bragg is ushering in a significant change in the cycle. For generations, they have tragically fallen into the trap of our streets. I’m deeply grateful to them for serving our youth and making our communities safer, and excited to work together in the coming months.”Īssemblymember Eddie Gibbs said: “The cycle of gun violence in Harlem starts with our young people. They have all demonstrated their capacity to reach young people at high risk of involvement in gun violence and steer them toward a better path. The ten community-based organizations receiving funding today are essential threads in the fabric of public safety. That means taking action not only through enforcement – like last week’s takedown of a major violent criminal enterprise – but, critically, prevention. The Manhattan D.A.’s Office is providing these awards through its Criminal Justice Investment Initiative (“CJII”), which was created using millions seized in the Office’s investigations against major banks and is administered by the CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance.ĭistrict Attorney Bragg said: “As Manhattan District Attorney, my top priority is driving down gun violence. The award recipients all presented thoughtful proposals to engage young, at-risk New Yorkers by paying them stipends either to participate in meaningful programming, or to enhance and beautify public spaces that are known locations for gun violence. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr., today announced the ten community-based organizations selected to receive $20,000 each from the Manhattan D.A.’s Office for initiatives to prevent youth gun violence: Urban Youth Alliance/BronxConnect The Children’s Village The Community Initiatives Emergent Works Exodus Transitional Community Grand Street Settlement Henry Street Settlement SCAN-Harbor Street Corner Resources and Uptown Grand Central.
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