The NYC Summit on Health & Public Safety convenes city leaders, community practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and national partners for a powerful, solutions-driven dialogue on the future of public safety—rooted in health, data, and human-centered approaches.

This one-day summit brings together local and national voices who are actively shaping safer, healthier communities through evidence-informed practice, community leadership, and cross-sector collaboration. The focus is not simply on problems, but on what is working, what is scalable, and what must evolve next.

Morning Session Highlights

Opening & Introductions

The day begins with grounding remarks from leaders in community medicine, public health, and neighborhood-based systems, setting the stage for a shared understanding of safety as a public good.

Panel: Local Impact, Data & Ongoing Work

A dynamic discussion featuring leaders from academia, city government, and community-based institutions examining:

   •   What current data tells us about violence, prevention, and public health

   •   How local initiatives are producing measurable outcomes

   •   Where policy, practice, and lived experience intersect—and where gaps remain

Bright Spot Stories

Frontline leaders from New York City and beyond share short, compelling case studies of success—highlighting real-world interventions, community trust-building, and Human Justice–centered approaches that are reducing harm and restoring stability.

Discussion: The Future — Interactive, Interconnected, Interdependent

A forward-looking conversation focused on:

   •   Cross-city and cross-sector collaboration

   •   The next generation of public safety infrastructure

   •   Building systems that are responsive, accountable, and human-centered

Afternoon Engagement (Invited Guests)

The afternoon session brings together invited elected officials, civic leaders, philanthropists, and national partners for deeper engagement, relationship-building, and strategic dialogue. This portion of the day is designed to foster alignment between community expertise, policy leadership, and investment priorities.

Who Should Attend

   •   Community violence intervention and public health practitioners

   •   Elected officials and government leaders

   •   Philanthropic and private-sector partners

   •   Researchers, students, and policy advocates

   •   Community leaders and residents committed to safer neighborhoods

Why This Summit Matters

Public safety and health are inseparable. The NYC Summit on Health & Public Safety creates a space where data meets lived experience, policy meets practice, and local leadership connects with national vision. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what works, stronger relationships across sectors, and a shared commitment to building safer, healthier, and more just communities.