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New Position Form Page 2 4. Alternatives that were considered in lieu of new position. (Have technological changes been considered?) The Family Violence Advisory Commission was one alternative that was attempted and ultimately deemed and unsuccessful segue. Technological changes are not applicable as the position requires establishing positive relationships and personal interactions with government and private agencies, community leaders and members of the public. 5. Why were manpower needs not planned through budgetary process? Support for the permanent position gradually became better defined and articulated by different people and agencies over the last year. In response, Resolution 303-07 affirmed Council members' commitment of a portion of their contingency funds to the new position with the understanding that the Prosecutor's Office would budget for the position in subsequent fiscal years. 6. List other rationale or pertinent statements and data: Interpersonal violence is an on-going problem and this position could influence positive changes. Throughout the state, there are murders almost every year that involve people in a relationship. Could those deaths have been prevented if the community were more concerned and aware of the issues? Was there something the criminal and civil systems could have done differently to protect children who were damaged by their parents? More in-depth review of the community's and system's responses is critical to improved safety. The Child and Domestic Violence Death Reviews preliminarily show that many of the murder victims and defendants had contact with criminal justice or civil restraining order systems prior to the homicides. Some child homicides or sexual assault victims had the criminal justice or child welfare system involved with their families previously. DHR CP-002 (2193)(12106) Hawaii County is an EquaCOyyortunity Provider andEmyCoyer.