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HI HR77
Resolution
Status
3/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ernesto Ganaden
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AI Summary
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Urges the University of Hawaii to establish a restorative justice research institute called "Hookaulike" at the William S. Richardson School of Law.
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Addresses disparate impact of Hawaii's criminal justice system on Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, who comprise 20% of the adult population but account for over 40% of state prison populations.
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Encourages the institute to advise the state on creating a fair and inclusive criminal justice system emphasizing restoration and healing for vulnerable communities.
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Institute should collaborate with multiple university schools and centers, conduct research, develop advocacy programs, and facilitate discussions among state agencies, county organizations, and criminal justice stakeholders.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents chair, relevant school deans, and the Criminal Justice Research Institute director.
Legislative Description
Urging The University Of Hawaii To Establish A Restorative Justice Research Institute, Or Hookaulike, At The William S. Richardson School Of Law.
University of Hawaii
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).
3/30/2023