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State Overview

Domestic Violence Legislation:Yes (§586-1)
NIBRS Status:Developing
Additional Data ElementsNo
Law Enforcement DV System:Summary
Service Provider DV System:Summary
Service Provider SA System:


State Summary

The state's domestic violence legislation does include same-sex relationships. The state is developing an incident-based reporting system for the state; currently, however, development has been put on hold. Although each of Hawaii's four main police departments has a different crime data collection system, all report summary crime data to the Department of the Attorney General's Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division. The Division conducted an annual statewide crime victimization survey between 1994 and 1998; a new victimization survey is being implemented in 2006. The Division also collects semiannual reports on the number of sexual assault victims receiving services at the Sex Abuse Treatment Center in Honolulu and on the neighboring islands. All of the data are published in annual reports.

The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides support to the local service providers, but is working to develop a data collection program as part of the statewide strategic plan. The Hawaii State Department of Health conducts the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey, including the domestic and sexual violence modules. The Department also conducts the national Youth Risk Behavior Survey in middle and high schools in Hawaii, which includes questions on sexual and intimate partner violence.

The Hawaii State Judiciary Family Court tracks cases involving domestic abuse protective orders and domestic abuse charges. The Judiciary publishes court statistical reports for the State Legislature and the public, which are available online.


State Projects

  • Na Wahine Team International
    The Na Wahine team is fighting domestic violence and sexual assault to form a comprehensive response to issues of violence against women through cross-disciplinary training programs.


  • Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women
    Hawaii State Commission on Status of Women (HSCSW) works for equality for women and girls in the state by acting as a catalyst for positive change through advocacy, education, collaboration and program development.



    • Available Reports

    General Crime

    Domestic Violence

    Sexual Assault

    Violence Against Women