Domestic Violence Action Center

Hearts are heavy with the recent headlines about fatal domestic violence cases over the holidays. There were two murder-suicides — the first just before Christmas at Pearlridge Center. The Conversation talked to the Domestic Violence Action Center's new executive director.

One of Hawaiʻi’s leading and longest-serving nonprofit leaders has announced her retirement. She’s not leaving immediately, but right now she’s preparing the social services organization for the transition. Pacific Business News editor in chief A. Kam Napier has more.

The holiday season is nearly in full swing, and many of us are looking forward to the opportunity to kick back a bit and relax with our families at home. But for individuals experiencing domestic violence, that downtime means something entirely different. Nanci Kreidman, the CEO of the Domestic Violence Action Center, says that she’s seen many victims accommodate abusive behavior around this time of year.

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Updated 2/2/21, 11:58 a.m.Reports of domestic violence have increased during the pandemic, and that has the state judiciary concerned.Chief Justice Mark…

Advocates for victims in Hawaii domestic violence cases are backing a proposal to reduce certain domestic violence cases from felonies to misdemeanors.The…

This week on Helping Hand, we’re learning about the Domestic Violence Action Center. HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence speaks with CEO Nanci…

This week on Helping Hand, HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back the Domestic Violence Action Center and CEO Nanci Kriedman. For…

This week on Helping Hand we’re learning about the Domestic Violence Action Center. Since 1990, they’ve provided legal information and representation to…

This week on Helping Hand we’re returning to the topic of domestic violence and abuse in the Aloha State. We’re learning about one of the non-profits on…