A study of sex trafficking in Hawai‘i has found that homelessness, drug use, adverse childhood experiences, and a need for money are all linked to sex trafficking victimization in the state. The research, conducted by the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women in partnership with Arizona State University and published last week, collected responses to the Youth … [Read more...] about Sex Trafficking Linked to Homelessness and Other Factors, Report Says
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Mayor Michael Victorino Comes Out as a Victim of Sexual Assault, Breaking Decades-Long Silence
Editor’s note: This story discusses sexual assault, including a first-person account. Individuals triggered by this article or in need of help are encouraged to seek support. The Maui Sexual Assault Center can be reached at 808-873-8624 (24-hour hotline) and Childandfamilyservice.org. Chances are, you know a victim of sexual assault. Sexual assault and rape, sometimes referred … [Read more...] about Mayor Michael Victorino Comes Out as a Victim of Sexual Assault, Breaking Decades-Long Silence