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PART 5. STATEMENT OF NEED Statement of Need: The statement of need should 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. 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 position and Ten (10) volunteers. Currently, one of the three full-time positions is funded by VOCA; the other two positions are funded through the Sheriffs 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 the service area. Specifically, detail the statistics related to the need described in question#1. 2012 Crime Statistics - Murder 1, Forcible Sex Offenses 29, Robbery 38, Aggravated Assault 251, Burglary 1,656, Larceny 1,838, Motor Vehicle Thefts 71, Domestic Violence 359. Total UCR Index Offenses -2,780, Total Property Value Stolen - $3,108,278 3. Describe the demographics of the population to be served through the proposed VOCA project. At a minimum, provide information about gender, race, or national origin and age for the population served. 2012 estimated Population- 139,446. GENDER- Males 48% of Pop, Females 52% of Pop. RACE - Non- hispanic Whites 77% of Pop, Non-hispanic Blacks 9% of Pop, Hispanics 13% of Pop, Asians 1% of Pop. AGE- Median Age of Indian River County 49.1. 0-17 19%, 18-34 16%, 35-54 24%, 55-64 14%, 65+ 27% 92