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HI SCR223
HI SCR223Urging The Department Of Human Services To Establish Or Contract With A Victim Service Provider To Operate And Maintain An Emergency Shelter For Children Who Are Survivors Of Sex Trafficking.
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Introduced
03/11/2022
03/11/2022
In Committee
04/06/2022
04/06/2022
Crossed Over
04/05/2022
04/05/2022
Passed
Dead
05/05/2022
05/05/2022
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH OR CONTRACT WITH A VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDER TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF SEX TRAFFICKING. .
AI Summary
This Concurrent Resolution urges the Department of Human Services, Hawaii's state agency responsible for social services, to either create its own emergency shelter or hire an organization that specializes in helping victims to run and keep open a safe place for children who have survived sex trafficking. The resolution highlights the significant problem of sex trafficking in Hawaii, noting a substantial increase in demand for services during the COVID-19 pandemic and the inadequacy of current facilities, as existing shelters are not designed for emergency use by children or have faced operational issues. The proposed shelter would offer essential services like housing, medical care, mental health support, and legal assistance to help these young survivors recover and rebuild their lives.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Laura Acasio (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Donna Kim (D)*,
Bennette Misalucha (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Mike Gabbard (D),
Maile Shimabukuro (D),
Last Action
Referred to HHH, referral sheet 45 (on 04/06/2022)
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