NYC Mayor's Office of Community Safety

Summer 2026 Safety Strategy

Summer is a time of celebration, community, and opportunity in New York City, but it is also a time when certain forms of violence historically increase. To help ensure all New Yorkers can enjoy a safe and joyful summer, the Office of Community Safety's Summer 2026 strategy focuses on three priorities: preventing violence that historically increases during the summer, supporting young people, and helping ensure that major gatherings across the city remain safe and welcoming.

This strategy reflects the work of the offices that comprise the Office of Community Safety (OCS). While these initiatives do not capture the full scope of our work, they represent the foundation on which we will continue to build as we strengthen community safety across New York City.

1,000+ youth enrolled in the Anti-Gun Violence Employment Program (AGVEP)
100,000+ youth participating in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
5,000+ residents engaged in MAP NStat activations across 15 NYCHA developments
200+ peacebuilding activations during Gun Violence Awareness Month
100+ youth participating in programs focused on healthy relationships and violence prevention
$130,000 invested in Know Your Rights materials for New Yorkers and visitors

OCS is focused on addressing the forms of violence that historically increase during the summer months, including gun violence and domestic violence.

Key strategies include:

Focusing resources on the communities most impacted by violence.
Helping prevent conflicts from escalating and supporting communities after incidents of violence.
Bringing New Yorkers together through events and campaigns that promote healing and violence prevention.
Connecting survivors of violence with services that promote safety and recovery.

When school is out, young people need safe places to go, positive opportunities, and trusted adults in their lives. OCS is working to keep young people engaged, connected, and supported throughout the summer.

Key strategies include:

Expanding summer jobs and workforce opportunities.
Supporting youth leadership, mentorship, and community engagement.
Keeping community centers and other safe spaces open and accessible.
Providing education and support around healthy relationships and violence prevention.

From Pride and neighborhood festivals to J'Ouvert and FIFA World Cup events, millions of people will gather across New York City this summer. OCS is working with community partners and city agencies to help ensure these events are safe, welcoming, and joyful.

Key strategies include:

Supporting community-led safety efforts around major events.
Providing outreach and resources at large gatherings.
Raising awareness about human trafficking, domestic violence, and available support services.
Coordinating with community organizations and city agencies to address safety concerns while preserving the spirit of these events.

Trainings and Resources

The following provider trainings are being given during Summer 2026:

July 15th, 2026 | 10 a.m.
Identifying and Responding to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

August 6th, 2026 | 10 a.m.
Understanding Human Trafficking: What it is and How to Address It

August 18th, 2026 | 10 a.m.
Identifying and Addressing Secondary Trauma

September 1st, 2026 | 10 a.m.
Trauma Responsive Practices: A Holistic Approach

September 16th, 2026 | 10 a.m.
Domestic and Gender Based Violence: Laying the Foundation

Sign Up for Training Updates: ENDGBV Training Email List

Help & Support

NYC 24-Hour Hope Hotline
1-800-621-HOPE (4673)

Chat with an Advocate
on.nyc.gov/hotlinechat

Family Justice Centers
Free and confidential support for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. Learn more at nyc.gov/fjc.

NYC HOPE Services Finder
Resources and support for domestic and gender-based violence at nyc.gov/hopeservices.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or chat 988 for 24/7 support.

Summer in NYC
Find free and low-cost summer activities, meals, and events for young New Yorkers and families at nyc.gov/Summer.

About the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Community Safety (OCS) was established by Mayor Zohran Mamdani through Executive Order No. 15 in March 2026. Under the direction of the Deputy Mayor for Community Safety, OCS develops citywide community safety strategies and coordinates the work of the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS), Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV), Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC), and the Office of Community Mental Health (OCMH).

OCS focuses on strengthening the social fabric that keeps communities safe, streamlining and expanding evidence-based and common-sense safety interventions, and strengthening wraparound services so no New Yorker is left behind. The creation of this office is the first step toward fulfilling Mayor Mamdani’s pledge to create a Department of Community Safety, a city agency that advances a whole-of-government approach to building safer communities for all New Yorkers.

Read the Office of Community Safety’s full 2026 Summer Safety Report