THE SENATE S.C.R. NO. 225 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 S.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 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.
THE SENATE S.C.R. NO. 225
THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII
THE SENATE
S.C.R. NO.
225
THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022
S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII
SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
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.
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes intimate partner violence as a serious, preventable problem that includes physical violence, sexual violence, stalking and psychological aggression by a current or former intimate partner; and WHEREAS, many survivors of intimate partner violence experience long-term physical and psychological health effects, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy; and WHEREAS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) individuals experience physical and sexual intimate partner violence at a higher rate than heterosexual individuals but are less likely to report it; and WHEREAS, there are barriers specific to LGBTQ+ individuals who are survivors of intimate partner violence that hinder them from seeking help; and WHEREAS, there is limited understanding of LGBTQ+ intimate partner violence, including the unique manipulation and control tactics used by their abusers; and WHEREAS, many LGBTQ+ victims feel further victimized by intimate partner violence shelters, first responders, and health care providers due to ignorance, insensitivity, and bias; and WHEREAS, this translates into a large number of LGBTQ+ victims who are left without sources of support; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-first Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2022, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Department of Human Services is requested to develop LGBTQ+ specific training guidelines for state agencies that serve and assist survivors of intimate partner violence; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Human Service is requested to obtain input for the training guidelines from relevant advocates and professionals; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that state agencies that serve and assist survivors of intimate partner violence are requested to receive and implement the training guidelines developed by the Department of Human Services to better address the needs of LGBTQ+ survivors; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Human Services, Director of Health, Attorney General, Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court, Chief of the Honolulu Police Department, Chief of the Maui Police Department, Chief of the Kauai Police Department, and Chief of the Hawaii Police Department. Report Title: Intimate Partner Violence; Domestic Violence; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+); State Agency Training; Department of Human Services
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes intimate partner violence as a serious, preventable problem that includes physical violence, sexual violence, stalking and psychological aggression by a current or former intimate partner; and
WHEREAS, many survivors of intimate partner violence experience long-term physical and psychological health effects, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy; and
WHEREAS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) individuals experience physical and sexual intimate partner violence at a higher rate than heterosexual individuals but are less likely to report it; and
WHEREAS, there are barriers specific to LGBTQ+ individuals who are survivors of intimate partner violence that hinder them from seeking help; and
WHEREAS, there is limited understanding of LGBTQ+ intimate partner violence, including the unique manipulation and control tactics used by their abusers; and
WHEREAS, many LGBTQ+ victims feel further victimized by intimate partner violence shelters, first responders, and health care providers due to ignorance, insensitivity, and bias; and
WHEREAS, this translates into a large number of LGBTQ+ victims who are left without sources of support; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-first Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2022, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Department of Human Services is requested to develop LGBTQ+ specific training guidelines for state agencies that serve and assist survivors of intimate partner violence; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Human Service is requested to obtain input for the training guidelines from relevant advocates and professionals; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that state agencies that serve and assist survivors of intimate partner violence are requested to receive and implement the training guidelines developed by the Department of Human Services to better address the needs of LGBTQ+ survivors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Human Services, Director of Health, Attorney General, Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court, Chief of the Honolulu Police Department, Chief of the Maui Police Department, Chief of the Kauai Police Department, and Chief of the Hawaii Police Department.
Report Title:
Intimate Partner Violence; Domestic Violence; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+); State Agency Training; Department of Human Services