HI SCR84

Encourages the Department of Public Safety to continue and expand community-based work furlough programs for formerly incarcerated female inmates to support their transition back into society.

Notes that 82.4 percent of women offenders who participate in existing programs like Ka Hale Ho ala Hou No Na Wahine are not reincarcerated for at least two years after release.

Identifies that Native Hawaiian women comprise over 44 percent of the incarcerated female population and have higher incarceration rates than Native Hawaiian men.

Cites the Department of Public Safety's cost of incarceration at $134 per day per inmate and notes potential long-term cost savings through reduced recidivism.

Requires transmission of the resolution to the Governor, Director of Public Safety, and the Auditor.