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HI SR218

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/7/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bennette Misalucha

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Human Services to develop LGBTQ+ specific training guidelines for state agencies serving survivors of intimate partner violence

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain input from relevant advocates and professionals when developing the training guidelines

  • Requests state agencies that serve intimate partner violence survivors to receive and implement the training guidelines to better address LGBTQ+ survivors' needs

  • Identifies that LGBTQ+ individuals experience intimate partner violence at higher rates than heterosexual individuals but are less likely to report it due to barriers and bias from service providers

  • Directs certified copies be transmitted to the Directors of Human Services and Health, the Attorney General, Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice, and all four county police chiefs

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Develop Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Specific Training Guidelines For State Agencies That Serve And Assist Survivors Of Intimate Partner Violence.

Department of Human Services

Last Action

Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06/06/22.

6/6/2022

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/16/2022

Full Bill Text

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