Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 1, 1 January 1991 — Where to get help on domestic violence [ARTICLE]

Where to get help on domestic violence

A message from Governor John Waihe'e: Domestic violence is a major social problem that leads to serious injuries and death. In the last two years 24 women were killed by husbands or lovers in Hawai'i. Arrests of perpetrators of domestic abuse increased from four a day in 1989 to seven a day in 1990. If you are experiencing abuse or fear you are being abusive, it is important to get help. The violence won't go away on its own. Everyone deserves to live free from violence and terror. That includes you. There are resources for you to get help in our community. Ask for help if you need it or encourage a friend to get help. Call Poliee 911 for immediate protection. Or eall: Spouse Abuse Shelter, 841-0822 Victim Witness Kokua, 523-4158 Restraining orders, 548-7016 Military shelter, 533-7125 Seek special counseling at the: • Family Peaee Center, 944-0900 • Child and Family Services, 521-2377 Legal advice, support and information is available through the Domestic Violence Legal Hotline, 531-3771.