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MEDIA RELEASE A series of workshops, to be held statewide in late August, will address positive long term outcomes for Hawaii’s children, building strong families and eliminating abuse. The workshops, titled “Our Keiki, Our Kuleana,” will feature a presentation by Robin Karr-Morse, a renowned author and family therapist, with more than 20 years experience in […]

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The Hawaiʻi Police Department is pleased to support the Hawaiʻi County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in spreading the word that April is “Sexual Assault Awareness Month,” and “National Child Abuse Prevention Month.” If you are a victim of a sexual assault or suspect child abuse, call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

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MEDIA RELEASE The total lifetime estimated financial costs associated with just one year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment (physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse and neglect) is approximately $124 billion, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, published in Child Abuse and Neglect, The International Journal. This study […]

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