Family Court Division Plays A Critical Role In Promoting The Well-Being Of The New York City Children And Promoting Public Safety

The New York City Law Department today announced several new staffing appointments, including the addition of family violence expert  Laurence E. Busching comes to the Law Department from the New York County District Attorney’s Office, which he joined in 1990.
“Larry Busching is a stellar addition to our Family Court Division,” noted Cardozo. “He brings a keen expertise in youth criminal violence and abuse matters, a long-standing dedication to the rehabilitation of;

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Michael A. Cardozo, Corporation Counsel juveniles, and an insightful perspective on how youth crime affects society. His unique experiences with children and families will be a benefit for the division and the entire Law Department.” “I’m thrilled to join the team here,” Busching said. “In the past, I’ve had extensive experience working with kids who have been abused or come from chaotic homes, and I’ve had a lot of experience working with adults who commit crimes. This opportunity now provides me with the chance to work with kids who are themselves abusers or committing crimes – and to turn them on the right path, so they don’t end up in New York City criminal courts as adults.” In his previous role as Family Violence and Child Abuse Bureau Chief, Busching designed and implemented officewide policies and programs involving the handling of domestic violence and child abuse cases; developed strategic partnerships with New York City governmental agencies, private entities and community-based organizations; and designed and oversaw Federal and State governmental grants related to domestic violence and child abuse, including multi-disciplinary initiatives with local hospitals, legal and social service agencies, police departments and governmental agencies. Busching also conducted training sessions for judges, assistant district attorneys, medical personnel, police officers, teachers and other governmental officials at the state, national and international level; represented his office in interacting with community groups and governmental officials; handled media queries; and investigated and prosecuted major crimes and homicides. From 1998 to 2000, Busching served as the Deputy
From 1994 to 1998, he served as an assistant district attorney in the Bureau. In that role, Busching investigated and prosecuted cases of child physical and sexual abuse; conducted grand jury presentations; and handled all elements of court prosecution. From 1990 to 1994, he served as a assistant district attorney in the DA’s Office Trial Bureau 50, which handled street crime.

He is also affiliated with many leading local organizations and groups, including the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault and the New York State DA’s Association Sexual Assault and Family Violence Subcommittee. He is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker and lecturer on the subject of child abuse and domestic violence. Busching received his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law in 1990 and his B.A. in Political Science from Boston College in 1987.  The Law Department’s Family Court Division plays a critical role in promoting the well-being of the New York City children and promoting public safety. In addition to prosecuting juvenile crime, the Division seeks to ensure that those who commit crimes will be held accountable for their misconduct and afforded an opportunity for rehabilitation. As the second-largest division at the Law Department, Family Court is responsible for handling some 15,000 cases annually.