Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR226

Introduced
3/10/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Report Pass
4/4/23  
Engrossed
4/5/23  

Caption

Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.

Impact

If implemented, the resolution would push the military to actively engage in campaigns to address gender-based violence within its ranks and among its personnel. By sharing critical data with community organizations, the intent is to inform local efforts to combat sex trafficking and align military and local strategic responses. The resolution emphasizes the necessity of having military personnel educated about the impacts of commercial sexual exploitation and holds them accountable for their actions, which may lead to significant changes in policy and community relations between the military and local residents.

Summary

SCR226 urges the United States Indo-Pacific Command to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards violence against civilian women and children in Hawaii, particularly addressing issues related to gender-based violence and sex trafficking. The resolution reflects the concerns of local communities about the implications of a substantial military presence on public safety and societal issues related to gender-based violence, giving particular focus to the disproportionate impact on Native Hawaiian women and girls. It calls for a collaborative effort to share violence statistics with state authorities and enhance programs to combat sexual exploitation on military installations across Hawaii.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding SCR226 appears to be supportive among those advocating for women's rights and community safety, particularly in addressing the legacy issues associated with military behavior impacting vulnerable populations. However, some skeptics may question the effectiveness of military engagement in these social issues, fearing that underlying systemic problems may be more resistant to change than what a resolution can address. The emotional weight of the resolution underscores both hope and skepticism from various stakeholders, including local advocacy groups, military officials, and community leaders.

Contention

Notable points of contention include debates on the military's accountability and willingness to enforce measures that genuinely reflect zero tolerance towards sex trafficking and gender-based violence, especially given past criticisms of military handling such cases. Community advocates emphasize that actionable outcomes must accompany the resolution, rather than mere rhetoric. Additionally, concerns exist regarding the adequacy of military training and immediate responses needed to effectively combat these long-standing societal issues.

Companion Bills

HI HCR57

Same As Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.

HI SR164

Same As Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR209

Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All United States Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.

HI SR185

Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All United States Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.

HI SB308

Relating To Sexual Violence Prevention Education.

HI HB548

Relating To Sexual Violence Prevention Education.

HI HCR130

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI HR111

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI SB2238

Relating To Sexual Exploitation.

HI SCR199

Urging The Federal, State, And County Governments To Collaborate With Community Leaders And Stakeholders To Support Neighborhood Security Watch Programs In Hawaii.

HI SCR68

Requesting Businesses In Hawaii To Use Hawaiian Language And Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement Education Programs To Teach Employees Hawaiian And Hire Permanent Hawaiian Language Teachers.

HI HB2183

Relating To Sexual Exploitation.

Similar Bills

HI HCR57

Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.

HI HR59

Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.

HI SR164

Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.

HI SB2757

Relating To Sex Trafficking.

CA SB767

Sexually exploited children: foster care.

CA AB329

Victim compensation: use of excessive force by law enforcement.

CA SB299

Victim compensation: use of force by a law enforcement officer.

CA AB2649

Victim compensation: funeral and burial costs.