HI HB1322

Establishes a trauma-informed care task force within the Department of Health, chaired by the Director of Health, with members from state agencies (Human Services, Education, Public Safety, Early Learning), judiciary, University of Hawaii medical school, Kamehameha Schools, law enforcement, nonprofit sector, and Compact of Free Association islander community representatives.

Requires the task force to develop a statewide framework for trauma-informed and responsive practice that includes definitions, core principles, implementation examples across organizational domains, strategies for addressing secondary traumatic stress, and an evaluation plan with metrics.

Directs the task force to identify best practices including Native Hawaiian cultural practices for children and youth who experienced trauma, conduct a trauma-informed care inventory of public and private agencies, identify cultural wellness practices, and convene practitioners to share research and strategies.

Mandates the task force to seek federal funding opportunities to improve response to families impacted by COVID-19, substance use disorders, domestic violence, poverty, and other trauma, and to recommend a government position to interface with federal agencies.

Task force must submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2024 regular session and ceases to exist July 1, 2024.