New York City Anti-Violence Project: Increase Access to Services for Survivors of Crime Grantees

In April 2017, New York City Anti-Violence Project was selected to receive funds under the Criminal Justice Investment Initiative (CJII) in response to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office’s request for proposals to Increase Access to Services for Survivors of Crime. This investment significantly increases access to a number of critical services for survivors of crime, particularly for those who face considerable barriers to accessing services such as immigrants; LGBTQ individuals; individuals with disabilities or who are D/deaf or hard of hearing; and people of color.

With these funds, the New York City Anti-Violence Project will enhance its legal, counseling, and advocacy services for LGBTQ and HIV-affected survivors of crime and violence, particularly transgender and gender non-confirming individuals, people of color, immigrants, youth, and limited English proficient individuals. AVP will also enhance its education and outreach efforts to the community, service providers, and government officials regarding anti-violence and marginalized LGBTQ groups.

The New York City Anti-Violence Project is one of 11 organizations to receive funds to increase access to services for survivors of crime. These programs will enhance the current landscape of services for survivors in Manhattan and across the city. By making these services more accessible, the DA’s Office seeks to increase the use of services, improve survivor outcomes, and mitigate the increased risk of criminal offending that is often associated with victimization or circumstances surrounding victimization, ultimately increasing public safety.

The investments under this initiative, along with the other initiatives being developed under CJII, form a comprehensive set of strategic investments that, together, will have a significant, lasting impact on public safety and justice reform in New York City.