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aR <br />�C0 <br />Bruce H. Colton <br />State Attorney <br />OFFICE OF THE <br />NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA <br />SERVING <br />INDIAN RIVER, MARTIN, OKEECHOBEE <br />AND ST. LUCIE COUNTIES <br />February 14, 2017 <br />TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: <br />411 South Second Street <br />Fort Pierce, Florida 34950 <br />(772) 465-3000 <br />Fax: (772) 462-1214 <br />The State Attorney's Office Victim Services Division has worked closely with the Indian <br />River County Sheriff's Office since January, 1981, offering services to the victims of sexual <br />assault, and that relationship has continued to this date. In 1991, the Sheriffs Office established <br />a victim advocate position, and began providing direct service to all victims of crimes other than <br />sexual assault. This service was provided from the time of the reporting of the offense until the <br />time an arrest was made and the case presented to the State Attorney's Office. The Sheriffs <br />advocate, at that point, introduces the victim to the State Attorney's advocate, who then assists <br />the victim through the court system. This is truly a wonderful working relationship, and because <br />of the care and concern of the individual advocates, all of the victims are assured the very best in <br />continuity of care. The programs complement each other and thus avoid duplication of services. <br />It is my pleasure to write in support of the Sheriffs application for VOCA funding. The <br />victims of Indian River County will benefit from both programs being able to continue offering <br />increased levels of service. <br />If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call me. <br />Sincerely, <br />BRUCE H. COLTON <br />State Attorney <br />BHC/cp <br />P195 <br />