Improving Public Safety Through Innovative Programs & Policy
The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice makes NYC communities safer — and the justice system more fair — with data-backed initiatives and equitable solutions.
WHO IS MOCJ
OUR WORK
Our Programs
The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice supports a wide range of programs that promote safety, reduce incarceration, and strengthen communities across New York City. From housing and employment to legal services, health care, and neighborhood engagement, these initiatives work together to address the root causes of crime and build a more fair and resilient city.
OUR WORK
Employment & Small Businesses
Programs that help New Yorkers build pathways to stable, long-term employment—especially for those impacted by the justice system.
Through job training, internships, and career support, participants gain the tools to grow, contribute, and lead in their communities.
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Education
Education is central to opportunity. These programs provide access to learning—from life skills and literacy to high school equivalency and vocational training—helping people stay on track, reconnect, and thrive beyond the justice system.
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Housing
Safe and stable housing is the foundation for everything else. These initiatives offer transitional and supportive housing for individuals navigating pretrial release or reentry, ensuring people have a place to live while rebuilding their lives.
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Community Building
Stronger neighborhoods lead to safer cities. Through resident leadership, neighborhood-based problem solving, and youth engagement, these programs invest directly in communities to drive change from the ground up.
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Arts & Culture
Arts and culture help people heal, connect, and take pride in their neighborhoods. Through creative projects, public space activation, and community events, these efforts build stronger bonds and support mental and emotional well-being.
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Crime & Safety
These programs focus on collecting data and analyzing trends within the criminal justice system to better understand the root causes of crime and safety challenges.
Using research and statistics, they help develop strategies that reduce violence, support accountability, and invest in community-based alternatives to incarceration.
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Mental Health Services
Justice and health go hand in hand. These services support people with mental health needs, substance use treatment, and trauma recovery—especially those affected by violence, loss, or system involvement.
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Legal Support
Legal representation and advocacy are essential for a fair system. These programs connect people to public defenders, pretrial support, and court navigation services—protecting rights and promoting equity at every stage of the process.
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Policy Initiatives
MOCJ leads and supports policy efforts that drive systemic change in New York City’s criminal justice landscape.
These initiatives focus on revising laws, updating practices, and piloting new strategies that promote public safety, reduce over-incarceration, and increase access to justice.
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Restorative Justice
Restorative justice programs offer meaningful alternatives to traditional court involvement by focusing on accountability, reflection, and healing.
These initiatives create space for individuals to take responsibility for harm without the long-term consequences of prosecution, while also reconnecting them to community-based supports.
Program HIGHLIGHT
Office of Special Enforcement
Program HIGHLIGHT
Office of Prevention of Hate Crimes
DATA & REPORTS
Criminal Justice
in NYC
The criminal justice landscape is shaped by a range of dynamic trends, from crime rates and arrest patterns to jail populations & pretrial outcomes.
Our data highlights shifts in public safety indicators: including declines in violent crimes, changes in reporting practices, and variations in detention length. This section provides a snapshot of key metrics to inform ongoing efforts across prevention, enforcement, legal support, and community-based responses.
REENTRY STATisticS
Since joining our reentry programs, people who were in jail are re-arrested for violent crimes nearly two-thirds less often. Effective reentry programs reduce crime and build safer, stronger communities.
our impact
In 2024, our programs reached almost 9 out of 10 of eligible justice-impacted individuals. We provide support where it’s needed most.
SYSTEMS DATA
Index crime in New York City decreased from 2024 to 2025 by 4.96%
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INDICATORS
From October 2025 compared to October 2024
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INDICATORS
From October 2025 compared to October 2024
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INDICATORS
From October 2025 compared to October 2024
NEWS ARTICLES & PRESS RELEASES
Latest about
MOCJ
Stay informed with the latest updates from the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ), bringing you news clips, press releases, op‑eds, and research highlights shaping criminal justice in New York City. Our news section features data‑driven insights, policy announcements, community‑impact stories, and key voices from city leadership and nonprofits. Explore what’s new and stay connected to the work advancing safety, fairness, and opportunity in our neighborhoods.
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