Follow the links below to view some of Hawaii’s domestic violence laws as well as national organizations' statistics and information.

Domestic Violence incidents can also be classified under a multitude of other related offenses, ranging from felony arrest for assault to a misdemeanor arrest for harassment, or a property offense (e.g., criminal property damage). Unfortunately these reports and arrests that involve domestic violence and family violence, particularly the felony level offenses, are not readily identified as such and therefore are not included in domestic violence statistics.

Improving Outcomes for Children and Families Affected by Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment

Click on the link above to view a two-page document describing the inception of the DV/CWS Committee and the protocol for disagreements between DV workers and CWS workers.