June is Gun Violence Awareness Month and with several shooting already happening in the first few days of the month, elected officials and community organizations have already laid out their action plans.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr., announced a series of community-based events and initiatives for Gun Violence Awareness Month. Every year in June, the Manhattan D.A.’s Office seeks to raise awareness about gun violence, support gun violence survivors, fund prevention efforts and services, and facilitate community dialogue.
These initiatives are part of the Office’s comprehensive efforts to combat gun violence, which has helped lead to a significant reduction in shootings and homicides under D.A. Bragg’s administration. As of May 28th, homicides were down by 20% and shootings decreased 18% in Manhattan year-to-date. After D.A. Bragg’s first year in Office, the borough saw a 15% decrease in homicides and 20% decrease in shootings, compared to 2021.
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark is observing National Gun Violence Awareness Month with her office’s 4th Annual March to End Gun Violence and a resource fair this Sat. June 3. to show unity with Bronx residents and honor victims of shootings. Founders and Leaders of the New York City Crisis Management System, a citywide effort coordinated by the Mayor’s Office to Prevent Gun Violence,
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