Broome County's Family Violence Prevention Council

𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 $𝟕𝟓𝟎,𝟕𝟔𝟕 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐘𝐒 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:

Broome County has been awarded $757,767 in New York State funding to strengthen efforts to identify and address high-risk domestic violence across the county.

The funding, secured through the New York State Governor’s 2025 budget and administered by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), enables Broome County 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.

“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,” said 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐅. 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢.

“The Broome County Probation Department is pleased to work with the steakholders of the STRIVE grant and to do our part in reducing intimate partner violence” said 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐙𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐡.

“Rise-NY is proud to partner with the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, local law enforcement, Probation, and the Crime Victims Assistance Center, Inc. We believe this collaboration will greatly improve response and outcomes for survivors of domestic violence. Our dedicated 24/7 hotline and shelter will be integral components of the program’s success,” said 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 RISE-NY 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐤𝐢

“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,” said 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐙𝐢𝐤𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐢

“The Crime Victims Assistance Center is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this initiative. These funds will allow us to serve more victims and save lives,” said 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢

With this funding, Broome County residents can expect:

1. On-scene crisis response by law enforcement and professional advocates who provide immediate safety planning and support to victims.

2. Comprehensive case review sessions designed to address the complex and diverse needs of domestic violence victims and offender prosecution.

3. Implementation of new, integrated system focused on ensuring offender accountability through coordinated community response.

Broome County Sheriff's Office
Johnson City Police Department, NY

Thanks so much for all the donations to Marge’s and Kelley’s Closet during our Spring Cleaning Donation Drive. The closet is stocked up on essential items like like soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, children’s clothing etc. All the donations will help many families in need. Your generosity is appreciated. Special thanks to Erin Micha who organized a drive in coordination with the FVPC.

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As we embark on it is important to remember that when prevention isn't enough, we rely on our law enforcement and legal partners to keep our communities safe!

Thank you to the Broome County District Attorney's Office, Johnson City Police Department, NY, Child Protective Services, as well as other agencies for their hard work on cases like these!

𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭:

Today, Joshua D. Dooley, of Johnson City, plead guilty as charged to Assault in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child in Broome County Court.

On November 25, 2024, the Johnson City Police Department, NY responded to a residence at 180 Harrison Street in the Village of Johnson City for a reported domestic dispute. Patrols deemed that Dooley had forcibly taken his three-week-old daughter from her mother, who was consoling the crying infant. He grabbed the child by the head and shook her, demanding that she stop crying. After placing her back in the bassinet, he continued arguing with his girlfriend. As the baby continued to cry, Dooley struck her on the left side of her face.

“No child should ever endure such cruelty and abuse. Acts of violence against the most vulnerable members of our community will not be tolerated. My office remains committed to seeking justice and ensuring that those who commit such heinous crimes are held fully accountable.”

District Attorney F. Paul Battisti prosecuted this case for our office. This case was investigated by the Johnson City Police Department. Sentencing is scheduled for the 3rd of June 2025 in Broome County Court before Hon. Joseph F. Cawley, where he will determine the sentence imposed.

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