#domestic violence maui

Candlelight Vigil to Honor Lives Lost to Domestic Violence

In observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a candlelight vigil demonstration will be held this coming week to remember those who lost their lives to abusers.

5th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Fair, Sept. 22

The public is invited to attend the fifth annual Domestic Violence Awareness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Queen Kaahumanu Center.  

Women Helping Women Forum and Candlelight Vigil

The vigil will honor Maui’s most recent victim, Leticia Basuel. Candles will also be lit for Kehau Farias, Aracely Hoffman, Clara Hoffman and John Hoffman, Jr.

Maui Walk Against Domestic Violence Steps into 4th Year

Women Helping Women and the West Maui Domestic Violence Task Force invite the public to join the walk on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Whaler’s Village in Kāʻanapali.

Maui Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Event organizers say the Maui vigil will serve to both remember victims who lost their lives to domestic violence, and support survivors as well.

UHMC Participat​es in One Billion Rising on V-Day

Event organizers say the event began as a call to action based on a staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. The Maui observance begins at noon tomorrow on the great lawn of the UHMC Kahului campus.

Maui Men Take Step in Heels to End Domestic Violence

Another step in domestic violence education takes place during the second annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event to be held this Friday, October 19 at UH Maui College.

Roping Club Raises Domestic Violence Awareness

A Horse & Rider theme contest challenges riders to dress up in the paniolo tradition with a matching Proud to Wear Purple theme for their horses. Purple is the color chosen to help spread awareness of domestic violence.

Maui Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Candlelight Vigil

Event organizers note that Maui County police respond to more than 4,000 incidents of domestic violence each year.

Child Abuse Subject of Maui Radio Show

The discussion was prompted by recent media stories where allegations of child abuse were raised. Jani Sheppard, CEO of Maui Family Support Services, will be the featured guest.

Maui Group Hosts Domestic Violence Talk Story

The event, hosted by the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence comes as the county faces a 37% increase in intimate partner violence in 2011 over 2010, according to coordinator, Alicia Yang.