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OFFICE OF THE FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL VOCA 2017-2018 Organization: Indian River County Sheriffs Office Grant No.: VOCA-2017-Indian River County Sheri -00510 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. 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 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. Throughout Indian River County, 274,464 calls for service were dispatched in fiscal year 2016. Indian River County Sheriffs Office Victim Assistance Program is available to provide services to any of our 147,919 county residents that find themselves victims of crime, regardless of the law enforcement agency jurisdiction where the crime occurs within the county. We have a slightly higher female population and persons over 65 represent 30.9% of our total population, 16% higher than national average. We provide services through any law enforcement agency within our county. Last fiscal year we provided services to 5600 victims of crime by utilizing a combination of budgeted funds, VOCA grant funding, and volunteer advocates. Citing the reality of our economy and its relationship to crime rates, we anticipate continued rise in service needs. We continue to require VOCA funds in order to maintain our current level of service and attention without creating a deficiency. 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. 2016 Crime Statistics for Indian River County Sheriffs Office UCR Reporting: Murder- 1, Forcible Sex Offenses -15, Robbery — 24, Aggravated Assault — 190, Simple Assault — 479, Burglary — 442, Larceny — 1275, Motor Vehicle Thefts — 117. Of the 2543 total UCR cases reported, Domestic Violence was present in 820. 3) Provide demographic information about the population of all of the counties that will be served. At a minimum, provide information about gender, race, or national origin and age for the service area. 2015 U.S. Census data. Estimated Population: 147,919. Gender: Females 52%. Race: White alone — 87.1 %, Black or African American alone — 9.3%, American Indian and Alaska - 0.5%, Asian alone — 1.5%, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone — 0%, Two or more races, 1.5%, Hispanic or Latino —12.1 %. Population Characteristics: Veterans —10.369%, Foreign born persons —10.2%. Age: Under 5 — 4.3%; Under 18 —17.2°/x, Over 65 — 30.9%. Income: Per capita Income - $31,882, Persons in poverty — 13%. 4) Provide demographic information about the population to be served through the proposed VOCA project. At a minimum provide information using agency historical data about gender, race or national origin and age for the service area. 02/24/2017 Page 37 of 44 P185