HI HCR39

Requests the University of Hawaii to conduct a comprehensive economic and sociological study identifying factors contributing to crime in Hawaii, including educational attainment, social and cultural barriers, and economic stress.

Study should examine how underlying socio-economic factors contribute to criminal and anti-social behavior, and how crime and incarceration rates are unevenly distributed among population groups in the state.

Study must identify ways policymakers at various government levels can address the factors contributing to crime in Hawaii.

University of Hawaii must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the convening of the 2022 Regular Session.

Certified copies of the resolution shall be transmitted to the President and Board of Regents Chair of the University of Hawaii System.