Public Safety Report Silent Suffering Behind Closed Doors: Confronting the Epidemic of Domestic Violence

This article is examines the alarming incidence of Domestic Violence and the urgent need for collective action.

experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner, underscoring the gravity of the problem.

Did you Know?

What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, threats, economic, and emotional/ psychological abuse. The frequency and severity of domestic violence varies dramatically.

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In recent times, domestic violence has emerged as a pervasive issue that lurks within countless homes, causing immeasurable suffering to victims and their families. Despite increased awareness and measures however, this social malady continues to wreak havoc on lives, making it imperative for society to unite in the battle against domestic violence.

Domestic violence affects individuals from all walks of life. Experts reveal that the reported cases merely scratch the surface as many victims suffer in silence, too afraid or ashamed to seek help. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence indicates that one in three women and one in four men have

Public Safety Blotter

July 23–July 29, 2023

July 23, 2023

100 Alcott Place lobby was removed by an unknown individual without the cooperator’s permission.

120 Erskine Place moved from the lobby without the cooperator’s permission.

120 Alcott Place he was making a food delivery, an anonymous individual informed him that someone was trying to steal his scooter. As the delivery person approached his scooter, he observed two suspects ride off on another scooter. Minor damage was done to the delivery person’s scooter.

120 Alcott Place suspicious person in the lobby. tion, the suspect did not live in the legal drugs and drug paraphernalia. The suspect was placed under arrest session of illegal narcotics.

120 Aldrich Street

A cooperator reported that a al without her permission.

100 Donizetti Place mother on the staircase smoking er for her granddaughter’s loitering and also for smoking on premise.

July 24, 2023

140 Debs Place

A cooperator reported to CCPD that he was approached by a suspect was tucked into his waistband and also present on scene. A canvas for the suspect yielded negative results.

This investigation is ongoing.

120 Benchley Place

A cooperator was informed by a ator’s vehicle racing up Ely Avenue. The cooperator came to the area where he last parked his vehicle and observed broken glass on the ground

July 25, 2023

120 Casals Place moved by an unknown individual without her permission.

July 26, 2023

100 Debs Place

A cooperator reported returning to her parked vehicle and observing that an unknown individual broke the front passenger window without taking any property.

99 Einstein Loop

A cooperator reported returning to her parked vehicle in Garage 7 of the rear tires.

99 Earhart Lane

A cooperator reported returning blacktop space and observing that her vehicle was not there, and had gate to see if her vehicle was towed.

July 27, 2023

Baychester Avenue/ Co-op City Blvd.

A cooperator reported returning to his parked vehicle and observing the rear passenger window shattered umn damaged.

July 28, 2023

100 Erskine Place moved by an unknown individual without his permission.

920 Baychester Avenue moved from the lobby by an unknown individual without his permission.

In the United States, more than 10 million adults experience domestic violence annually. If each of these adults experienced only once incidence of violence, an adult in the US would experience violence every three seconds. However, because domestic violence is a pattern, many experience repeated acts of abuse annually, so an incident of abuse happens far more frequently than every three seconds. One in four women and one in 10 men experience sexual violence, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime with IPV (Intimate Partner Violence) related impact, such as being concerned for their safety, PTSD symptoms, injury, or needing victim services. medical care. Female victims sustain injuries three times more often than male violence by an intimate partner during their lifetime.

(the killing of a woman or girl, in particular by a man and on account of her crime. Intimate partner violence is most common against women between the weapon.

Perpetrators of domestic violence come from diverse backgrounds, and their motivations often stem from a complex interplay of factors such as power dynamics, unresolved traumas, and toxic masculinity. The issue extends beyond as well. Through interviews with survivors and experts, advocates shed light on

Breaking the Silence: Encouraging Victims to Speak Out

Creating an environment where survivors feel empowered to break their silence is crucial in combating domestic violence. Law enforcement agencies, social workers, and support groups play an essential role in offering a safe space for victims to share their experiences without fear of judgment or retaliation. to come forward and seek assistance.

Raising awareness about domestic violence is paramount to eradicating it from society. Educational institutions, community centers, and workplaces abuse, understanding healthy relationships, and promoting empathy and respect. Experts opine that early intervention through education can foster a generation that is better equipped to combat this crisis.

While legislative measures have been implemented to protect victims and

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We have 15,372 apartments here. So, can you believe that NYS is not sending money, annually, from a program to about 10,000 apartments here?

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Do you know that NYS has been sending money, annually, to shareholders that live in about 5,000 apartments here? Do you know that NYS recently sent $700,841.16 to Riverbay to disburse to only these shareholders?

Do you know that Riverbay then issued credits on the monthly carrying charge statements to only these shareholders? Do you know that these sharemoney on an annual basis? Do you know that NYS is issuing this money from the STAR program?

That’s right! Our seniors, age 65 or older, recently received $215.67 if they were enrolled in the Enhanced STAR program. And, our other shareholders received $97 if they were enrolled in the Basic STAR program. And, all we had to do was have been receiving these credits for several years.

On one hand, I’m glad that these shareholders are getting money from the STAR program on an annual basis. However, as a board director, I’m disappointed that our other shareholders that are living in about 10,000 apartments are not participating in this STAR program. And, all they’re doing is leaving money on the table so that NYS can spend their money on other things. Now, do you honestly think that our community should be handling our business in this manner? No! So, we must make some changes to make sure that we have done everything to reach everyone about this program.

Therefore, I want to encourage everyone to please go online and check out this program. Thereafter, you’ll see the purpose of this program: “The School Tax Relief (STAR) program offers property tax relief to eligible New York State homeowners.” So, every apartment in our community should be el-