Domestic Violence

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.

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.

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…

Hawai?i teenagers are experiencing physical and sexual abuse in dating relationships at rates higher than the national average. That’s according to a…

A key Domestic Violence bill failed to pass in the State Legislature this session and supporters want to know why. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports. Senate…

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

Events are being held across the state in October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While domestic abuse is often associated with physical violence,…

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