Hawaii Strengthens Protections for Survivors | Honolulu News

Hawaii just took major steps to protect survivors: Governor Josh Green signed two new laws targeting human trafficking and domestic violence. Hotels and lodging businesses must now train staff to spot exploitation, report it, and post warning signs — with a state-approved curriculum. Meanwhile, a successful domestic violence pilot program gets a five-year extension, speeding up legal processes and offering offenders intervention like anger management, potentially leading to family reunification. These moves, backed by the Women’s Legislative Caucus, aim to close gaps in the system, reduce trauma for survivors, and ensure accountability — all while building a stronger safety net for Hawaii’s most vulnerable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b6146409a1bedef