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
The bill emphasizes that Hawaii, being the most densely militarized state in the U.S., faces unique challenges related to gender violence, especially as many of the perpetrators are military personnel. With approximately 40,000 active duty military members stationed in Hawaii, the resolution aims to bring attention to the gender dynamics and systemic issues that facilitate such violence. It advocates for data sharing between military authorities and state agencies to improve responses and inform future policy decisions regarding violence against women and children.
Summary
HCR57 is a House Concurrent Resolution that addresses the pressing issue of violence against civilian women and children in Hawaii, particularly in the context of the state's extensive military presence. The resolution urges the United States Indo-Pacific Command to take proactive measures, including committing to a zero-tolerance policy towards sex buying, trafficking, and child exploitation by military personnel. This resolution reflects growing concerns about the correlation between a large military population and increased incidents of gender-based violence, which has historical roots and contemporary ramifications in Hawaii.
Contention
Notably, the resolution highlights a troubling pattern where a significant proportion of arrests for child sex offenses in Hawaii have involved active duty military members. This statistic points to an urgent need for effective anti-trafficking measures specifically targeting military installations. The resolution calls for the implementation of educational programs that would raise awareness within military ranks about the consequences of such actions, fostering a cultural shift towards accountability. However, this initiative may raise concerns among military communities regarding the scrutiny placed on service members and the perception of military culture.
Implementation
In practical terms, HCR57 proposes actions such as the launch of anti-commercial sexual exploitation programs and the sharing of violence prevalence data. It seeks the cooperation of Hawaii's congressional delegation to ensure that these initiatives are incorporated into the Defense Authorization Act, thereby emphasizing the need for transparency in military operations related to civilian safety. The effectiveness of these proposals hinges on the collaboration between local and military authorities, aiming for enhanced protection for vulnerable populations, particularly Native Hawaiian women who are disproportionately affected by such laws.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Decrease The Overall Number Of Military Members Stationed In Hawaii And To Increase The Percentage Of Military Members Stationed In Hawaii Who Are Unmarried Or Have No Accompanying Dependents.
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.
Requesting The United States Department Of Defense, Including The Navy, Army, And Air Force, To Increase On-base Housing Availability For Active Duty Personnel And Their Dependents Assigned To Military Installations In The State.
Requesting The United States Department Of Defense To Provide An Annual Report To The Legislature On The Availability And Affordability Of Military Housing In Hawaii.
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.
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.
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.