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HI SR216
HI SR216Urging 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
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/05/2022
04/05/2022
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 Resolution urges the Department of Human Services to either create or hire a specialized organization, known as a victim service provider, to run and keep up an emergency shelter specifically for children who have survived sex trafficking. This is important because existing facilities are insufficient, with one previously operating shelter having to stop services due to funding issues, and the demand for services, including trauma-informed care (support that acknowledges and addresses the impact of trauma), has significantly increased, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed shelter aims to offer a range of essential services such as housing, medical care, mental health support, therapy, legal assistance, and diagnostic services to help these young survivors recover and rebuild their lives, thereby improving the state's overall response to sexual exploitation by creating a coordinated system of care.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Laura Acasio (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Mike Gabbard (D)*,
Donna Kim (D)*,
Bennette Misalucha (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Maile Shimabukuro (D)*,
Last Action
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06/06/22. (on 06/06/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=216&year=2022 | 03/12/2022 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=216&year=2021 | 03/13/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/SR216_SD1_.HTM | 04/02/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/SR216_SD1_.pdf | 04/02/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/SR216_.HTM | 03/12/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/SR216_.pdf | 03/12/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/SR216_.HTM | 03/13/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/SR216_.pdf | 03/13/2021 |
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