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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Maui events promote healthy keiki

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Ho’oikaika Partnership invites the Maui Nui community to join in promoting activities that strengthen ‘ohana, support the healthy development of keiki, and prevent child maltreatment.

How to prevent child abuse and neglect in Hawaiʻi? New published framework available

Today, a new statewide framework for Hawaiʻi was published to help individuals, communities and lawmakers prevent child abuse and neglect. 

Justice Center Sheds Light on Child Abuse Awareness

Here on Maui, a free Keiki Fest will be held on the Great Lawn of the University of Hawaiʻi College campus from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016.

Barbara Yamashita Appointed DHS Deputy Director

Yamashita’s ties to Maui County include previous work as a hospital administrator for Sutter Health Systems in the expansion of its practice on the Island of Moloka’i.