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Stand Up To violence (SUV) Program manager

heriberto “Eddie” miranda honored by city council

during gun violence awareness month

The New York City Council’s Gun Violence Awareness Month event brought together violence prevention
leaders, advocates, artists, and community stakeholders committed to building safer communities across NYC

NEERAJ DHAR by SUV has experienced a 58% de-
cline in gunshot wound incidence over
Bronx, NY
the past ten years.
YC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi SUV is one of NYC Health +
| North Central Bronx have Hospitals five Hospital-based Vio-
Nannounced that the New York lence Interruption Programs (HVIP)
City Council honored Stand Up to that use a unified, multidisciplinary ap-
Violence (SUV) Program Manager proach to treat victims of violent trau-
Heriberto “Eddie” Miranda with a ma. The public health system’s HVIP
city proclamation issued in recogni- programming utilizes a three-pronged
tion of his more than a decade of ser- approach — interruption, prevention,
vice, advocacy, and unwavering com- and community engagement — to
mitment to violence prevention in the break cycles of violent trauma and
Bronx. Last month, the New York City provide victims and their communities
Council brought together violence Deputy Council Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams, City Council Members Sandy Nurse, Shirley the support they need for a lasting
prevention leaders, advocates, artists, Aldebol, Kevin C. Riley, Dr. Yusef Salaam, Amanda Farías, and Rita Joseph present Heriberto “Eddie Miranda is the kind of
and community stakeholders work- “Eddie” Miranda with a proclamation in recognition of his distinguished service leader our communities know, trust,
ing across New York City for a Gun and count on,” said Council Member
Violence Awareness month event Amanda Farías. “Through Jacobi’s
honoring their commitments to build- Stand Up to Violence program, he has
ing safer communities. As a member shown up for young people, families,
of SUV’s leadership since 2018, Ed- and neighbors during some of their
die has helped the Stand Up to Vio- hardest moments, and has helped
lence program expand its community transform his public service care into
presence and impact through youth prevention, mentorship, and ultimate-
engagement initiatives, workforce ly healing. As co-chair of the Bronx
development opportunities, violence Delegation, I was proud to join my
awareness campaigns, community colleagues in honoring Eddie during
events, and programs designed to pro- Gun Violence Awareness Month be-
mote peace and community healing. cause the Bronx needs to know that
“I believe that sustainable public good work is happening in our bor-
safety is achieved through investment Heriberto “Eddie” Miranda of Jacobi-NCB’s SUV program expressing his gratitude for the ough. Safer communities are built by
in people, healing-centered approach- recognition of his work to prevent gun violence in the Bronx people who are present, consistent,
es, and strong community partner- and committed, and Eddie’s service is
ships,” says NYC Health + Hospitals/ whose work has made a lasting impact elected officials, and local residents a powerful example of what that looks
Jacobi | North Central Bronx SUV on public safety and neighborhood to strengthen violence prevention like in action.”
Program Manager Heriberto “Ed- wellness. Violence prevention advo- efforts and improve outcomes for in- Eddie Miranda began his career
die” Miranda. “I have a deep belief in cates, cultural leaders, and community dividuals most at risk of involvement in violence prevention in the Bronx in
the resilience of communities and the organizations working in neighbor- in violence. Through his leadership, 2012 as an Outreach Worker with the
power of collective action to create hoods across the city offered reflec- mentorship, and community-centered New York City AIM (Advancement
lasting change.” tions reinforcing the importance of approach, Eddie has helped shape and through Intervention and Mentoring)
“Congratulations to SUV Pro- collaboration, healing, and continued strengthen the violence intervention Program. Drawing upon his commit-
gram Manager, Eddie Miranda!” said investment in programs that address movement and supported countless ment to community service and his
NYC Health + Hospitals Jacobi | the root causes of violence. young people and families affected by ability to build meaningful relation-
North Central Bronx CEO Christo- As SUV’s Program Manager, Ed- violence. ships, he quickly emerged as a trusted
pher Mastromano. “We are so proud die oversees a multidisciplinary team A 2023 peer-reviewed study found mentor and advocate for young peo-
to have Eddie’s years of dedicat- dedicated to reducing gun violence that patients with violent trauma who ple and families facing significant chal-
ed work with Stand Up to Violence through outreach, hospital-based in- were seen by SUV team at Jacobi lenges. In 2018, Eddie joined Jacobi
(SUV) recognized and celebrated.” tervention, mentorship, community Hospital were more than two times Hospital’s Stand Up to Violence Pro-
The City Council Gun Violence engagement, workforce development, more likely to attend over half their gram as a Supervisor. His leadership,
Awareness Month event highlighted and crisis response. He has been in- scheduled clinical follow up visits and vision, and dedication to both staff de-
the roles culture, healing, and com- strumental in building partnerships 59% less likely to come back reinjured velopment and community impact led
munity engagement play in prevent- with hospitals, schools, community within three months of discharge. In to his promotion to Program Manager
ing violence and honored individuals organizations, faith-based institutions, addition, the Bronx community served in 2021.

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