The Community Affairs Unit

In 1985, District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau established the Community Affairs Unit. Since its inception, the Unit has served as a vital link between the District Attorney and the people of New York County. The staff of Community Affairs attends over 1,400 meetings each year. Representatives from Community Affairs meet with block associations, tenants' groups, landlords, social service providers, community coalitions, hospitals, site managers, parent associations, senior citizen groups, gay and lesbian organizations, business improvement districts, major corporations, community boards, libraries, and other community-based organizations seeking to solve neighborhood crime problems. In addition to direct work with citizens, the Community Affairs Staff meets on a regular basis with precinct commanders, narcotics officers and other governmental officials to deal with particular criminal problems or target locations. The Community Affairs Unit also administers the Office's Legal Bound educational program for youth.

See the Community Affairs Unit brochure (.pdf file opens in new window)