#Sexual Assault
‘Ha‘ikū creeper’ frightened community for months as victims, neighbors waited for police action
Maui police said they arrested an individual this week in connection to multiple home break-ins but provided few details, including the name of the suspect.
Bills focused on domestic violence survivors, resident wellness, and child welfare become law
Bills relating to the ongoing battle against domestic violence and sexual assault as well as expanded support for survivors; and bills relating to residents’ wellness and resilience and to improving childcare for Hawai‘i families, now bear Gov. Green’s signature.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, sign waving on Tuesday
A statewide Sexual Assault Awareness Month sign-waving is planned for Tuesday, April 4 at various locations across the state, including an event fronting the State Building on Maui from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
US Senate passes legislation to support Native Hawaiian survivors of gender-based violence
Native Hawaiian women have been unable to access critical resources included in the Violence Against Women Act, but a recently passed amendment to the law will make it possible.
AG Indicts Michael Hirokawa, Calls Charges “Heinous Act of Sexual Violence”
Michael Hirokawa was indicted on Dec. 2, 2020 for one count of attempted murder in the second degree, one count of kidnapping, and three counts of sexual assault in the first degree.