To mark this year’s 30th anniversary of the Domestic Violence Action Center, the Star-Advertiser will run a column each month this year to highlight aspects of the problem of domestic abuse.
Domestic violence is a devastating health concern in Hawaii, affecting not just the well-being of the individuals experiencing abuse, but also their entire family and the community in which they live. People need to feel safe and comfortable in their living situations to be able to achieve optimal health. Read more
I realized that by accepting these experiences in my own life, by struggling to overcome them on my own, barely speaking up or fighting back — I have done myself and others a disservice. Read more
Our phones play a major role in our lives. They keep us in touch with friends and family, connect us to the happenings of the world while on the go, and are oftentimes necessary for our jobs. Read more
I’d like to tell you a story of bravery and determination in the face of prolonged torment. Read more
May is the month of Mother’s Day. A momentous acknowledgment of the women who are moms, like mine, who was a hero in my family and to many others. Read more
As the CEO for the only Native Hawaiian Trust focused upon kupuna (elders), we have seen many families struggle with the placement of care for their loved ones. Read more
The pandemic has brought increasing incidents of partner violence globally and nationally as stress levels heightened in the past year. Read more
In the not-so-distant past, domestic violence or intimate partner violence was not openly discussed in the community or workplace. Read more
What do you say when you suspect a woman is being abused? Read more
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