New Funding Boosts Efforts Against High-risk Domestic Violence

Today (May 21, 2025), an announcement was made that the County of Broome (New York) was awarded $757,767 in New York State funding to strengthen efforts to identify and address high-risk domestic violence across the county, according to Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti.

The funding will enable agencies and community partners to collaborate using the latest evidence-based practices when responding to domestic violence incidents where there is a heightened risk of serious harm or lethality. Funding was secured through the New York State Governor's 2025 budget and administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services.

High-risk domestic violence involves specific factors that significantly increase the chances of serious injury or death. This investment allows us to deploy innovative, life-saving interventions that prioritize victim safety while holding offenders accountable. This initiative reinforces our commitment to protecting victims and prevents future violence before it escalates. We're proud to collaborate with our community partners, creating a safer and more responsive system in Broome County. - Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti

In the announcement, Broome County District Attorney Battisti noted that residents can expect:

• 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.

This funding will assist local law enforcement and our non-profit partners in our collective efforts to reduce domestic violence, support survivors and hold offenders accountable. The Binghamton Police Department thanks the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for this funding as we continue to work together to keep our community safe. - Binghamton Police Department Chief Joseph Zikuski

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