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PARTS. STATEMENT OF NEED Statement of Need: The statement of need must provide a description about why this project is needed. Be clear and avoid acronyms that may be confusing. Responses are limited to 1000 characters, minimum 10 point font. Underserved Victims: Applicants are encouraged to identify gaps in available services for "underserved" victims and to seek funding to provide services to these victims. Underserved populations may include, but are not limited to, child -on -child abuse, child abuse by non -caretaker, crimes against the elderly, non-English speaking persons, persons with disabilities, victims of federal crimes, victims of workplace violence and members of racial or ethnic minorities. 1. Briefly describe the need for services to victims of crime that will be addressed using VOCA funding. If needed, define the deficiency of services to victims. The Indian River County Sheriff's Office Victim Assistance Program provides first responder crisis intervention and follow-up services 24 hours a day through the use of three (3) full-time positions and ten (10) volunteers. Currently, one of the three full-time positions is funded by VOCA; the other positions are funded through the Sheriff's Office annual budget. The loss of this VOCA funding for the additional full- time position would create a tremendous hardship on the program and create a deficiency of service to victims. These victims suffer far more trauma than statistics can begin to show. Add to that the additional struggling economy, financial hardship, an intimidating criminal justice system, and a confusing administrative process, and soon the emotional trauma is overwhelming. 2. Provide information about crime statistics for all counties that will be served in the service area. Specifically, detail the statistics related to the need described in #1. 2014 Crime Statistics - Murder 4, Forcible Sex Offenses 17, Robbery 25, Aggravated Assault 238, Burglary 485, Larceny 1,448, Motor Vehicle Thefts 63, Domestic Violence 359. Total UCR Index Offenses -2,819. 215 Page 17