HI SB1019

Establishes a task force within the judiciary in collaboration with the Office of Youth Services to identify existing youth diversion programs statewide and facilitate access to services.

Task force to be co-chaired by the Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court and the Executive Director of the Office of Youth Services, with membership including representatives from Hawaii Youth Services Network, Hawaii Children's Action Network, Sex Abuse Treatment Center, and PHOCUSED.

Task force shall identify diversion programs providing domestic violence prevention, violence/trauma recovery, human trafficking resources, suicide prevention, teen pregnancy prevention, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, educational and vocational assistance, and life skills development.

Task force must consider the needs of individuals aged 18-24 years old to ensure a continuum of care for the post-youth population.

Task force shall submit findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2020 regular session and shall cease to exist on June 30, 2020.