23-05-2025
Broome County receives $750k to support domestic violence survivors
BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Broome County was recently awarded a grant to combat domestic violence and support survivors.
Broome County District Attorney Paul Battisti announced on Wednesday that the county was awarded $757,767 in New York State funding. The money will support local law enforcement and non-profit organizations in their effort to reduce intimate partner violence, educate the community, hold abusers accountable, and save victims' lives.
The funding was secured through the New York State Governor's 2025 budget and administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services. This grant enables Broome County agencies and community partners to collaborate using the latest evidence-based practices when responding to domestic violence incidents that exhibit a heightened risk of serious harm or lethality.
Broome County residents can expect the following:
On-scene crisis response by law enforcement and professional advocates who provide immediate safety planning and support to victims
Comprehensive case review sessions designed to address the complex and diverse needs of domestic violence victims and offender prosecution
Implementation of a new, integrated system focused on ensuring offender accountability through coordinated community response
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