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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 Project Proposal The project proposal must clearly outline what needs to be done and by whom in order to address the needs identified in the statement of need. The project proposal pertains only to the services related to the proposed Total VOCA Project (VOCA grant plus match activities) 1) Describe which services will be provided to the crime victims described in the statement of need. Summarize which services will be provided by each proposed VOCA funded personnel position or contractor. Specifically, indicate how the proposed personnel, operating, contractual, equipment and training expenses are associated with the provision of services to crime victims: consistency Indian River County Sheriffs Office Victim Assistance Program will provide services required of a first responding agency inclusive of, but not limited to, crisis intervention, counseling, information and referral services, assistance with processing victim compensation, education of victim's rights, personal advocacy and follow up services 24 hours a day through the use of three (3) full-time victim advocates and ten (10) volunteer victim advocates. We will provide services to victims identified by any law enforcement agency within Indian River County via face to face contact, phone contact, written contact or any combination of those We also strive to maintain bi-lingual advocates for our Hispanic population. 2) Provide a listing of other agencies that will coordinate services with the applicant for the VOCA project and the services provided by each agency. Indian River County Sheriffs Office Victim Assistance Program works closely with a variety of service providers, including, but not limited to, the State Attorney's Office, Safe Space, Indian River Victim's Rights Coalition, and the Council of Community Services. Safe Space provides domestic violence shelters and counselors. The State Attorney's Office provides a smooth transition from first response through the court system processes Indian River Victim's Rights Coalition provides victims additional awareness of their legal rights. The Council of Community Services also reviews available services and identifies voids. 3) Describe in detail how the coordination of services will be accomplished. Indicate if a Memorandum of Agreement or other formal coordination plan is in place. Our agency works closely with the State Attorney's Office, Safe Space, and the Mental Health Association making referrals to appropriate services. The Indian River County Sheriffs Victim Assistance Program has a strong network with all law enforcement agencies in the county to share information on the needs of victims of crime. No formal Memorandum of Agreement is in place. 4) Does a duplication of service exist? (Choose one from the drop-down menu): No If yes, please explain. 02/24/2017 Page 39 of 44 P187