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ORoaNIZAMN: <br /> PROGRAM: <br /> FUNDER: <br /> Be PROGRAM NEEDS STATEMENT (Entire Section B not to exceed one page. Box will <br /> emand acysse rvr e) <br /> L a) What is the unacceptable condition requiring change? b) Who has the need? <br /> c) Where do they live? d) Provide local, state, or national trend data, with reference <br /> source, that corroborates that this is an area of need. <br /> A) Students that are suspended from school, and left at home with no adult supervision <br /> become at-risk regardless to their social economical status. With additional unsupervised time <br /> they are subject to engage in promiscuity, drugs, alcohol, or some serious juvenile crime <br /> Most suspended students return to school far behind on academic assignments; prompting <br /> some to become discouraged and less inclined to maximize their efforts. To make matters worst, <br /> they return to class with no instructions on behavior modification or coping skills. <br /> Considering the fact that suspensions are unexcused absents, suspensions increases the <br /> absentee rate. Once this is reported to the State Department of Education, the amount of money <br /> awarded to our District is reduced. <br /> Through our parent component, parents are taught coping skills and effective parenting. <br /> B) According to School District' s Informational Service Department, an average of 1500- <br /> 1600 students is suspended annually. All national and local data has proven that <br /> juveniles with too much unsupervised time are more likely to get involved with crime. <br /> C) Any student of Indian River County is eligible for our program. <br /> D See attachment 1 -3 <br /> 2. a) Identify similar programs that are currently serving the needs of your targeted <br /> population; b) Explain how these existing programs are under-serving the targeted <br /> population of your program. <br /> A) There are no viable additional programs in this area serving our targeted needs. <br /> 5 <br />