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Angelina Mercado, the executive director of the Hawaiʻi State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, said her dedication to the issue comes from growing up as a young Puerto Rican girl in New York’s public housing and witnessing the financial struggles of women.
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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.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi vows crackdown on illegal vacation rentals; Domestic Violence Awareness month reminder: Everyone Knows Someone; Polio survivors reveal brave stories
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The Office of Wellness and Resilience will provide comprehensive care to children and families who experienced trauma, including domestic violence, sex trafficking and homelessness.
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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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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and one local artist aims to give hope to those struggling through the chaotic cycle of abuse. Oʻahu-native and domestic abuse survivor Rachel Cruz recently released a music video for her single, "Creepin’ Under My Skin."
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A new book digs into the drama of the Kealoha case, a local artist uses music to raise awareness about domestic violence, and football fans rejoice over the weekend return to in-person games.
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According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, domestic violence programs in Hawaiʻi serve over 500 victims on a daily basis. The Conversation sat down with Robert Boyack from Child and Family Service to talk about the recent rise in cases in our islands.
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The DMV prepares for an onslaught as people rush to renew their driver's licenses, Child & Family Service tracks trends in domestic violence during the pandemic, and we revisit a conversation on local garlic, just in time for planting season.
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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…