Scars on the Heart: Barriers to Safety for Survivors of Domestic Violence - Promising Futures

The Hawai‘i State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, with generous financial support from the Hawai‘i State Department of Health and Women’s Fund of Hawai‘i, presents a report documenting the scope and characteristics of domestic violence within the state of Hawai‘i. This research is intended to bring awareness to the high rate of intimate partner violence (IPV) across Hawai‘i and shed light on the many barriers survivors face that prevent them from seeking and obtaining safety for themselves and their families. Hawai‘i State Coalition Against Domestic Violence wishes to express a heartfelt mahalo to all the survivors who courageously participated in the survey and in-depth research interviews that informed this report.

We hope the information shared in this report, while sobering, will inspire and guide action among policymakers, stakeholders, businesses, and the community to identify impactful solutions and funding to help survivors seeking justice and safety.