The anti-gun violence initiatives that combine community-centered law enforcement with engaged residents and community-based organizations will work to make our city safe.
Coordinate
Synergize the city’s anti-gun violence initiatives
Align government, law enforcement and community efforts, to systematically employ appropriate resources to reduce gun violence
Conduct policy and procedural analysis and recommendations to better inform justice partners and practices.
Amplify
Strengthen and expand the New York City Crisis Management System
Empower residents to produce public safety in their community
Create citywide anti-gun violence campaigns
Provide grant opportunities for residents to conduct anti-gun violence activities
Implement antiviolence and youth empowerment curriculum in schools
Develop a pubic safety toolkit and resource guide for NYC neighborhoods that are kept up-to-date
Operate a year-round employment program for over 500 at risk young people between the ages of 16-24
Utilize Technology
Maintain a citywide shooting incident map and a community resource tracker
Work with Crime Lab NYC and agency partners to implement web-based safety tools
Collect data on the operation of illegal gun markets in NYC
Create grant opportunities for innovative anti-gun violence initiatives
Create request for proposal opportunities for entities interested in implementing a high-visibility public education and engagement campaign.
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