Students from the 10 campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi are being encouraged to participate in the 糖心视频 Sex Based Discrimination and Harassment Student Survey. The anonymous and voluntary survey is open to students 18 years old and older from February 4 to March 10, and can only be accessed through an email with the subject line “糖心视频 students: Please complete the sexual harassment and sex-based violence survey” sent from 鈥�糖心视频 President (Omnitrak on behalf of 糖心视频) .鈥�

“Sexual harassment and sex-based violence on college campuses are serious issues nationwide,” said 糖心视频 President Wendy Hensel in an a February 4 email to students. “糖心视频 has made significant progress in responding to these issues across our 10 campuses, largely thanks to your participation in a student survey conducted every two years.”

Why participation matters

This is the fifth 糖心视频 survey on sexual harassment and sex-based violence since 2017. Utilizing the campus specific data collected in the previous surveys, the Title IX coordinators from each of the 10 campuses have tailored outreach and support materials for their campus communities. Systemwide, survey insights have improved training programs and expanded advocacy services, ensuring a data-driven approach to prevention, response and awareness.

“Your experience matters to us, and your voice is critical to our efforts in creating a safe and supportive environment for all students,” Hensel said.

What the survey covers

The 20-minute survey will ask students about:

• Campus environment related to sexual harassment and sex-based violence.
• Perceptions of 糖心视频鈥檚 response to reports of harassment or violence.
• Awareness of resources and reporting options for sexual violence, sexual harassment, stalking and interpersonal violence (domestic and dating violence).
• Prevalence and incidence of sexual violence, harassment, stalking and interpersonal violence on 糖心视频 campuses.

Students can exit and resume the survey anytime before March 10, 2025. All responses are completely anonymous and survey data will be kept confidential and reviewed only in aggregate to ensure privacy. A Frequently Asked Questions page is available with more information.

#BeHeard糖心视频

Students are encouraged to promote #BeHeard糖心视频 on social media and help raise awareness about the importance of speaking up against sexual harassment and sex-based violence.

Resources

If you have experienced sex-based harassment or violence, resources are available:

• Confidential Support—If you need help but are not ready to make a formal report, reach out to .
• Formal Reporting—To file a report, .
• Off-Campus Assistance—contact a community resource in your area.

Survey history and results

The 糖心视频 Student Survey is considered a national best practice and was first identified as a university priority in 2015. It later became a state mandate under Act 208 (2016) and has been conducted biennially since 2017. Past survey results include:

• 2018—Groundbreaking student survey on sexual harassment and gender-based violence
• 2020—Results of student survey on sexual harassment, violence
• 2022—Students feel safer on 糖心视频 campuses, according to latest student survey
• 2024—Students feel safe, aware of resources, according to survey

The survey is coordinated by the 糖心视频 System Office of EEO/TIX and conducted by OmniTrak Group, Inc.

A webinar series will be held across the University of Hawaiʻi 10-campus system, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October 2023.

The 2023 is hosted by 糖心视频 Title IX Offices systemwide, in collaboration with the 糖心视频 System Office of Equity Assurance and the Office of the Vice President for Community Colleges Office of Compliance, EEO/AA and Title IX.

“This issue can impact anyone, regardless of race, gender, age, socio-economics, disability, or sexual orientation,” said 糖心视频 President David Lassner in a September 26 email to the system announcing the DVAM series. “Please join us by standing behind 糖心视频鈥檚 commitment to ending intimate partner violence and taking time to being held across our 10 campuses.”

The DVAM webinars will highlight a range of relevant and timely topics, including the effects of domestic violence on children, the impact of disasters on families dealing with domestic violence, ways to support survivors of intimate partner violence and lighter topics such as unpacking the relationship dynamics in the movie Barbie.

The webinar series will also feature a crossover event for both DVAM and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). In this special event, national and state experts will discuss the legal protections and accommodations for workers experiencing pregnancy and domestic violence.

The events (registration is required)

Crossover event for DVAM and NDEAM (co-hosted by 糖心视频 systemwide EEO Offices)
October 17, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

October 17, 3 p.m.–4 p.m.

October 24, 1 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

October 25, 3 p.m.–4 p.m.

October 26, 12 p.m.–1 p.m.

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In 1989, Congress , officially recognizing the national movement to raise awareness and unite efforts to address intimate partner violence. In the most recent results, a 2021 survey by 糖心视频 found that approximately 18.5% of students who had been in a partnered relationship while enrolled at 糖心视频 reported experiencing intimate partner violence. The need for power and control takes many forms—including emotional, physical and financial—but the effects of abuse linger and can be felt across generations.

If you are experiencing intimate partner violence or any other type of sexual harassment or gender violence, please know that support services are available, including confidential help. 糖心视频 is committed to maintaining and promoting safe and respectful campus environments free from sex discrimination and gender-based violence, and 糖心视频 has adopted a policy prohibiting domestic and dating violence, as well as other forms of gender violence.

The 28th annual Men鈥檚 March Against Violence started outside the steps of Honolulu Hale, and for the first time since the pandemic, involved groups marching in the streets on October 6. Roughly 100 men participated in the 2022 March Against Violence.

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, more than 10 million women and men are physically abused by an intimate partner each year.

The traditional route going down Beretania, Bishop and King Streets is one Jerris Hedges, dean of the University of Hawaiʻi at 惭腻苍辞补 (JABSOM), has walked down before in previous marches. His upbringing has led him to become one of the many community leaders involved in the Men鈥檚 March year after year.

“When I grew up, my brother, mother and I dealt with a father who used violence to address some of the issues he had,” Hedges stated during his news interviews that previewed the march. “He had a tendency toward violence, but he also had a severe health condition that made it difficult for him to do daily activities, and he was also dealing with psychological and physical stressors in his life. It鈥檚 not too dissimilar from what many families who have domestic violence issues have to deal with.”

For his tireless commitment, Hedges was honored this year by the Domestic Violence Action Center with the “Distinguished Citizen of the Year” award.

The Men鈥檚 March Against Violence Committee noted the “significant difference” Hedges made at an institutional and community level throughout his tenure as dean. Organizers expressed gratitude for the “earnest, important and inspired way Hedges addresses domestic violence and demonstrates his convictions about this problem to the community, colleagues and Hawaiʻi鈥檚 health care systems.”

“I鈥檓 very pleased to receive this recognition, but I realize I鈥檓 receiving it on behalf of the entire University of Hawai驶i鈥檚 efforts and, in particular, that of the medical school鈥檚 efforts to contribute to domestic violence awareness,” Hedges said.

Training future doctors to recognize signs

Since being appointed JABSOM dean 14 years ago, Hedges prioritized training future doctors to recognize the warning signs of domestic violence and how to intervene properly.

“It鈥檚 one of the things I try to share with our medical students each year as we organize and work with other parts of the University of Hawaiʻi,” he said.

The annual march is always a somber one. Keliʻi Beyer from the Domestic Violence Action Center charted all the fatal domestic violence events in Hawaiʻi since the previous march, and asked the audience on the Honolulu Hale grounds to never forget the names of the victims. After the sobering reminder that domestic violence is a problem that needs to be addressed, Hedges asked men, in particular, to step up.

“Most perpetrators of domestic violence are men. As men, we need to establish good role models to not only help men who may try to solve their problems through violence but understand that there鈥檚 a better way,” said Hedges.

This was the last march Hedges will attend as JABSOM dean. He is preparing to retire next year, however, since he will continue to call Hawaiʻi home, he pledges this year鈥檚 march won鈥檛 be his last.

“Families can stand up and do things to support those who suffer from domestic violence. It鈥檚 essential,” said Hedges.

If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Domestic Violence Action Center鈥檚 helpline at (808) 531-3771 or visit .

The will be hosting a webinar series in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in the month of October.

The will highlight topics about rights and resources for domestic violence survivors; sexual health and reproductive coercion; and a Native Hawaiian framework for well-being. The series will also feature crossover webinars, exploring the intersection of domestic violence in two particularly vulnerable groups: queer and disabled individuals.

Below is a schedule of the webinars in the series. Pre-registration (at each webinar link) is required to attend.

• —Crossover Event for DVAM and Honolulu Pride: October 3, 1–3 p.m.
• —Panel Presentation for Faculty and Staff: October 6, 11 a.m.–noon
• —Panel Presentation for Students: October 13, 11 a.m.–noon
• —October 13, 3–4 p.m.
• —October 19, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
• —October 24, 2–3:30 p.m.
• —Crossover Event for DVAM and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (co-hosted by 糖心视频 System EEO Offices): October 26, noon– 1 p.m.

The series is hosted by the 糖心视频 Community College Title IX Offices in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Community Colleges System Office of Compliance, EEO/AA, and Title IX.

In 1989, Congress designated October as (PDF), officially recognizing the national movement to raise awareness and unite efforts to address intimate partner violence. Although significant progress has been made in the last 33 years, domestic violence persists.

糖心视频 is committed to ending intimate partner violence, offers a variety of support services and engages in education and prevention efforts. 糖心视频 policy (PDF) prohibits domestic and dating violence, as well as other forms of gender violence.

Sex Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is observed nationally every April to promote education and prevention of sexual violence. This year, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is inviting its community to take part in upcoming SAAM events in April.

To further promote prevention and healing through reconnecting individuals to their communities, the theme of this year鈥檚 SAAM campaign is “Roads to Reconnection.”

“SAAM is meant to build awareness and increase prevention efforts in ending sexual violence. Here at 糖心视频 Mānoa, it is imperative that we build a sense of community and safety for our haumāna (students),” said Jamie Newalu, 糖心视频 Mānoa advocate. “It is everyone’s kuleana to look after one another. Sexual assault is not a light matter, and we all probably know someone who has been impacted by sexual violence. I encourage everyone to come and join our efforts to stand against sexual violence, and to reconnect with the community as we come back to campus.”

Roads to Reconnection

• Wednesday, April 6, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Campus Center Courtyard

A resource fair featuring both on- and off-campus resources where participants can learn more about sexual violence prevention and healing. Alongside 糖心视频 Mānoa resources, there will be featured community resources which include the Sex Abuse Treatment Center, Domestic Violence Action Center, Planned Parenthood, 贬辞ʻ辞虅濒补 Nā Pua, Hawaiʻi State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Nā Leo Kāne. The event will include music, fun and games.

Roads to Reconnection: Standing Together

• Thursday, April 14, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Campus Center Courtyard

A resource fair featuring 糖心视频 Mānoa student groups and resources that are standing together to prevent sexual violence. Participants can come and join your peers on spreading awareness to end sexual violence. The event will include music, prize giveaways and free food.

TEAL Thursday

• Thursday, April 14, 9 a.m–2 p.m. at Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services (QLCSS)

In honor of SAAM, an awareness display will be presented at QLCSS. Come and check out the display, take selfies and have a reflective moment as we all embrace the kuleana of ending sexual violence. Everyone is encouraged to wear teal for this “TEAL Thursday” event.

On- and off-campus resources

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers of SAAM events would like to emphasize the resources, both on- and off-campus, that are available to everyone. The SAAM events are co-sponsored by 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Center, , 糖心视频 System Confidential Advocate and the office.

“糖心视频 Mānoa is the largest university in the State of Hawaiʻi, and we are cultivating many future leaders, advocates and brilliant minds that will make an impact in this world,” said Newalu. “It is important that as a university community, we stand together and advocate against sexual and gender-based violence to make this a safe environment for our growing leaders to develop. Sexual violence knows no bounds, and is a pervasive problem across the world. It will take a collective effort from everyone, especially our future leaders, to put an end to sexual violence.”

For more information on upcoming events, follow @PAUviolence, @uhmwomen, @uhadvocate and @manoaadvocate on Instagram. For questions, contact Newalu at (808) 956-9499.

To create educational and work environments at the University of Hawaiʻi at 惭腻苍辞补 that are free from sexual harassment and discrimination, the campus has several valuable resources including the 惭腻苍辞补 Advocate. The confidential provides assessment, support, resources and navigation for 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 students, faculty or staff who may be experiencing sex- or gender-based discrimination, harassment, sexual assault, domestic/dating violence or stalking.

“I want people of the 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 community to know that I鈥檓 here for them. If anyone thinks they may be experiencing sex- or gender-based harassment, discrimination, or violence they don鈥檛 have to feel alone,” said 惭腻苍辞补 Advocate Jamie Newalu. “There are options and support for them, and I鈥檓 here to help them navigate their options. It can be particularly tricky for those in dating or domestic violence relationships, so I encourage them to reach out for support when they are ready.”

Students and staff who need assistance can reach out to the office to discuss their options (i.e. reporting, interventions, support) both within and outside of 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补. Services that the 惭腻苍辞补 Advocate can offer are referrals, counseling, advocacy, safety planning and support as appropriate to the personal circumstances.

The 惭腻苍辞补 Advocate is a designated confidential resource for Title IX related matters. Limitations to confidentiality may apply if the responding party (alleged perpetrator, offender or abuser) is an employee of 糖心视频, as the university may have a duty to respond. In such circumstances, privacy will be upheld to the extent permitted by law.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the 惭腻苍辞补 Advocate, the , 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 Women鈥檚 Center and Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) have partnered to hold events throughout the month.

#糖心视频WeAllKnow1 social media campaign and give away by PAU Violence

• Throughout October 2021

Follow PAU Violence on and to help spread awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There will be opportunities to participate and win prizes.

Domestic violence awareness table at Campus Center

• Thursday, October 14, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Monday, October 18, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Check out the resource table at Campus Center in conjunction with Domestic Violence Action Center.

Virtual presentation: Online dating safety and upstander support

• Wednesday, October 20, 12–1 p.m.

Pandemic limiting options for meeting someone in person? Talk story with DVAC鈥檚 TAP808 team about ways to be safe and smart when using dating apps and matching with potential partners or hook ups. Learn how to support a friend who may be experiencing an unhealthy or abusive relationship. Let鈥檚 be intentional about how we show up for each other. Sign-ups for this virtual presentation at:

Beautiful Pieces: A Glass Mosaic Experience hosted by Nā Wahine ʻo Lapaʻau

• Sunday, October 24, 6–7 p.m.

Join a small intimate glass mosaic workshop to acknowledge domestic violence survivors. Go to and Instagram accounts and sign-up, link in the bio. Or email nawahineolapaau@gmail.com. Space is limited.

The Bystander Moment film virtual screening and discussion

• Screening: October 15–25
• Discussion: Monday, October 25, 12–1 p.m.

Join a virtual screening and discussion with PAU Violence and N膩 Leo K膩ne on The Bystander Moment. For more information email 糖心视频MPAU@hawaii.edu.

To contact the 惭腻苍辞补 Advocate, please email manoaadv@hawaii.edu or call (808) 956-9499.

This editorial by 糖心视频 President David Lassner ran in .

In the not-so-distant past, domestic violence or intimate partner violence was not openly discussed in the community or workplace. That a loved one would harm their intimate partner in a coercive, deliberate and violent manner was a difficult truth that many would prefer to minimize or deny. Spousal and intimate “disputes” were considered private matters, and even trained professionals experienced many challenges in developing safe interventions for victims who were trapped by abusive partners.

We now understand the prevalence of domestic violence globally and, sadly, here in Hawaiʻi. We now know that while domestic violence can affect anyone, there are certain populations that are even more vulnerable including indigenous populations, gender minorities, and the disabled—particularly when these identities intersect.

Because its pervasiveness is often hidden from sight, domestic violence is considered by many experts to be a silent global pandemic. And incidents are markedly on the rise in this global COVID-19 pandemic, driven by loss of employment, economic insecurity and the lockdown of homes and families to protect our health.

In Hawaiʻi, the (DVAC) has been at the forefront of work to help and protect victims and reduce prevalence of domestic violence in our communities. Throughout their three decades of systemic advocacy and providing direct services to survivors and their families, DVAC has consistently maintained that the pervasive, yet shadowy nature of domestic requires the commitment of leaders from all sectors and across systems to recognize their roles in addressing this public health crisis and to commit to improving institutional responses and supporting creative and collaborative prevention strategies.

To that end, I am honored to serve on DVAC鈥檚 Council of Advisors. I am keenly aware that the effort to keep domestic violence survivors safe during these unprecedented times requires thoughtful discussions about how to improve partnerships and enhance collaborations. Six years ago, the University of Hawaiʻi began developing a comprehensive plan to strengthen our own systemwide infrastructure 鈥� one that would support student and employee survivors of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence.

We expanded our participation in the community and increased our visible commitment to ending intimate partner violence through collaborative and community-based initiatives such as the Men鈥檚 March Against Violence. In 2015, we revised our policies and procedures to prohibit dating/domestic violence and stalking. That same year, we increased access to confidential resources available to members of our campus communities. We formalized relationships and partnerships statewide with DVAC, the Hawaiʻi State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Child and Family Service, and the YWCA Kauai. We continue to work with these agencies to provide survivor-centered support services as we provide collaborative training programs for our students and employees. And we now regularly administer campus climate surveys so we can understand the breadth and depth of domestic violence within our community.

We are proud to work with DVAC and look forward to working with them and other allies to develop more innovative ways to build a stronger safety net for survivors and reduce incidence levels. If there is any promise to defeat this silent pandemic, we must be guided by the expertise and institutional experiences of those who are working on the front lines, such as DVAC.

As DVAC celebrates their 30th anniversary this year, we pay tribute to an incredible legacy of visionary advocacy work to increase survivor safety while ensuring abuser accountability. Congratulations and many thanks to DVAC for three decades of service and leadership to end intimate partner violence. We are honored to be part of your shared journey.

Additional information for the 糖心视频 community

Text Feature for Domestic Violence Action Center鈥檚 Helpline (state-wide)

Due to COVID-19, Domestic Violence Action Center鈥檚 Helpline has established a new number to respond to text messages from survivors. Helpline can provide support, risk assessment, safety planning, resources and referrals to Domestic Violence Action Center鈥檚 advocacy and legal services to survivors who may be unable to talk on the phone while in quarantine.

• If you鈥檙e unable to speak safely, you can text (605) 956-5680, to chat with a helpline specialist Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• If you鈥檇 prefer to speak to someone over the phone you can call helpline at (808) 531-3371 or toll free at (800) 690-6200 to speak to someone during these hours.
• If your partner does come home or walk in while you are talking to Helpline, text “STOP” and delete the text conversation so it cannot be discovered.
• On Helpline, a callers safety is priority, so all phone calls and chats are completely confidential.

For the first time in 26 years, the annual Men鈥檚 March Against Domestic Violence, which unifies thousands who walk the streets of downtown Honolulu, is being held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Throughout October, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month, the University of Hawaiʻi at 惭腻苍辞补 (JABSOM) is encouraging everyone to join them in the fight to end domestic violence. To amplify the message, they鈥檝e produced a public service announcement and a collection of videos featuring 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 administrators, JABSOM students, faculty, staff and local celebrities, who urge the public to reach out to those who may be victims and seek help.

“It (domestic violence) breaks everything about the person: their body, their mental and emotional state, their outlook on life. The worst part is that they feel they can never escape,” said Chaz Kuniyoshi, a second-year medical student who is part of JABSOM鈥檚 Domestic Violence Awareness Committee.

According to the committee, there has been an alarming rise in domestic violence and abuse cases internationally due to shelter-in-place mandates meant to curb the spread of the ongoing pandemic.

The PSA features several male 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 campus leaders, including: JABSOM Dean Jerris Hedges, Provost Michael Bruno, Athletics Director David Matlin, College of Engineering Dean Brennon Morioka, College of Education Dean Nathan Murata and Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge Dean Jonathan Osorio.

Local celebrities who make their pledge against domestic violence include: Ben Vegas, Billy V, Augie T, Josh Tatofi, Justin Cruz and more.

and find out how you can participate in the fight against domestic violence.

Get help now!

Domestic Violence Action Center
Oʻahu helpline: (808) 531-3771
Toll-free helpline: (800) 690-6200
New text line: (605) 956-5680

Participating in “talk-story” sessions over the course of several months may be an effective way to raise awareness about intimate partner violence, new research from the shows.

The study involved nearly 100 Leeward Coast male and female residents who participated in talk-story sessions over a six-month period. Results showed an increase in their awareness, knowledge and confidence to address intimate partner violence, and a decrease in how “acceptable” they found intimate partner violence to be.

During the study period, at least five women sought help or left unsafe situations.

“Many people in Hawaiʻi may not use conventional resources to prevent intimate partner violence because they face language or cultural barriers,“ said Lois Magnussen, emerita professor with the .

The researchers designed the sessions to promote informal, laid-back conversations. They wanted to create a space for participants to share their thoughts and listen to other people in ways that were comfortable and in line with their cultural values.

“In our study, we took the public health approach of starting by asking community members what they thought would be a good way to approach this problem in our communities, and they suggested the talk-story sessions,” said nursing Emerita Professor Jan Shoultz.

Over the course of five sessions, trained facilitators led small-group discussions on topics such as people’s perceptions of what actions may be defined as intimate partner violence, what steps individuals or communities can take to prevent intimate partner violence or to stop it once it has begun, and what resources are available in the community for people who need help.

“The goal of these sessions was to increase the ownership that community members felt for solving this problem and create safe spaces for people to discuss their views on intimate partner violence,” Shoultz said.

Kathryn L. Braun, professor in the in the Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, was also a member of the research team.

—By Theresa Kreif

University of Hawaiʻi students, faculty, administrators, regents and coaches helped to raise awareness on October 4 alongside hundreds of fellow community members in the 24th annual Men鈥檚 March Against Violence. The march started at the state Capitol and ended at ʻIolani Palace.

“I want to participate in spreading the word, because I think a lot of the issue is about awareness,” said Kevin Card, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 (JABSOM) first-year medical student, “Doctors have the first-hand response to instances of domestic violence in the roles we play in our community. We want this problem to come to a halt.”

Each year in Hawaiʻi, about 50,000 women between the ages of 18 and 64 suffer from some form of domestic violence, and 糖心视频鈥檚 own community has not been immune to the problem. Approximately 19 percent of 糖心视频 students have experienced dating or domestic violence, according to the results of a groundbreaking survey by the university in the 10-campus system released earlier this year.

“The reason we鈥檙e doing this is to bring awareness to the community and to engage the men in the community to support women and avert violence, in particular interpersonal violence, which is a significant problem and often not discussed enough,” said Jerris Hedges, JABSOM dean. “So to bring a crowd out of over 1,000 people, mainly men, making a statement, it really is important to the community.”

Director David Matlin and numerous 糖心视频 athletes and coaches participated in recent marches. Eran Ganot, head men鈥檚 basketball coach, participated in the march with wife Barb and daughter Zeza.

“This is my fourth march, and I鈥檝e been here for as many years,” Ganot said. “I鈥檝e marched every year with my staff, my players and my family. I march with my girls.”

A JABSOM video from the Men’s March

Go the the for more photos from the march.

Jennifer Pagala Barnett, program coordinator for the University of Hawaiʻi at 惭腻苍辞补 Women鈥檚 Center, is one of nine community members recognized by Governor David Ige for “embracing their voice” to prevent sexual violence during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Hawaiʻi in April.

As a licensed social worker, Barnett is strongly grounded in student affairs, where she strives to support holistic student development and create safe and inclusive campus environments for students to grow personally and academically.

She also serves as the coordinator for the 糖心视频 Systemwide , which focuses on education and crisis services for students around the issues of sexual assault, dating, domestic violence and stalking on all 糖心视频 campuses.

“Jen is an amazing woman. She is always there for our students and is willing to go above and beyond to ensure that they feel safe on campus,” said a 糖心视频 graduate student. “Jen is extremely personable, kindhearted and always puts the needs of students first.”

Barnett has emerged as a leader in the field of sexual violence prevention in Hawaiʻi and serves as the Higher Education Community Action Team chair for the Department of Health. In this role, she has brought together key stakeholders from community college and university campuses around the state to implement comprehensive prevention education plans on campuses.

“Jennifer is an engaging and dynamic trainer, who has the ability to introduce difficult topics like sexual assault and domestic violence to audiences on campuses and in the community,” said Christine Quemuel, 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 interim assistant vice chancellor for diversity. “She provides critically important advocacy and support for students who have personally experienced violence.”

The governor recognized the honorees at a ceremony on April 13.

For more about Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Hawaiʻi, .

To promote awareness of and take action to prevent sexual violence, the is holding the first 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 Respect Walk on Monday, April 16. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the 1-mile walk around the 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 campus that starts and ends at the Campus Center Courtyard.

The event is presented by the in partnership with the Sex Abuse Treatment Center. “Throughout the event, students and faculty can learn more about the resources available to address sexual violence, including confidential advocacy, respondent support and health services,” said Leslie Cabingabang, PAU Violence Program coordinator at 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补.

“Additionally, participants can learn more about what we can all do individually to be prosocial bystanders and prevent situations that can potentially lead to sexual violence,” Cabingabang said.

Organizers say that too often bystanders do not intervene in personal relationships because they feel it is not their place or it is not safe to get involved. They hope to raise consciousness about actions that can be taken to prevent sexual violence.

Schedule of events

Campus Center Courtyard

• 10:30 a.m.—Sign-in and on-site registration
• 11:45 a.m.—Opening remarks
• Noon—Walk starts

To participate in the Respect Walk, .

For more information, .

The created a flag display to raise awareness about domestic violence. Every day, three flags were added to the display to remember the three women who are murdered each day by a former or current intimate partner.

“This visual representation shows some of the effects that domestic violence can have in our community,” says Destiny Rodriguez, confidential advocate and prevention educator at the Office of聽Equal Employment and Affirmative Action. “On the Big Island, our domestic violence rates are twice the national average, making this problem even more detrimental to our community. By having a visual representation, we hope that our 糖心视频 Hilo community can see what a big problem this is for all of us.”

The flag display was part of a month of events in October commemorating聽. The events were organized by the聽, the聽聽and other campus groups.

For more about the events, go to .

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—By Susan Enright

Nearly 1,000 men, including University of Hawaiʻi students, faculty, staff, administrators, regents and coaches, participated in the 23rd Annual Men鈥檚 March Against Violence on Thursday, October 12. The mission of the Men鈥檚 March Against Violence is to end domestic violence throughout Hawaiʻi and to address the complex and costly issue as it affects families, communities and the workplace. One in five employed adults is a victim of domestic violence.

• Related 糖心视频 News story: 糖心视频 marches to end domestic violence, October 11, 2017

President Lassner honored

糖心视频 President was also honored with the Distinguished Citizen of the Year award.

The award read: “Men驶s March Against Violence Distinguished Citizen Award 2017, in recognition of [Lassner鈥檚] unwavering leadership in the University of Hawaiʻi system to support gender responsive training, programming and awareness in the interests of safety, freedom and equality for student success. Spirited engagement and effective action on campuses statewide are favorably impacting students and campus communities. The generosity, dependability and enthusiasm for improving campus climate, faculty and student experiences has a far reaching impact and serves the best interests of Hawaiʻi.”

Lassner said, “Throughout the journey we have already become a safer institution, a better institution and, at this point, even if the federal government doesn驶t force us to do anything, we will remain steadfast in our commitment to be safe for everyone who crosses our doors.”

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Each year in Hawaiʻi, 50,000 women between the ages of 18 and 64 are harmed by domestic violence. In an effort to raise awareness of the crisis, University of Hawaiʻi students, faculty, staff, administrators, regents and coaches will participate in the 23rd Annual Men鈥檚 March Against Violence on Thursday, October 12.

The march begins at 11:45 a.m. at the State Capitol, for a Remembrance and then travels along Beretania Street to Bishop Street, and then up King Street to arrive at Skygate Park for a rally. While men are asked to march, the community at-large is urged to support and march alongside them.

“Domestic violence can no longer be treated as a women驶s issue, so I am proud to march with many 糖心视频 colleagues and friends to help build awareness that can lead to better solutions as a community,” said 糖心视频 President and 糖心视频 惭腻苍辞补 Interim Chancellor David Lassner. “The university has the ability to touch so many lives, and we need to continue to do our part to create safer environments for everyone.”

The mission of the Men鈥檚 March Against Violence is to end domestic violence throughout Hawaiʻi and to address the complex and costly issue as it affects families, communities and the workplace. One in five employed adults is a victim of domestic violence.

This year Lassner will be honored with the Men鈥檚 March Against Violence Distinguished Citizen of the Year award. Under his leadership, the 糖心视频 has partnered with the and the to develop a systemwide campus response that creates a safe and supportive environment for student victims of abuse. The university has also implemented mandatory Title IX online training for all employees and updated its policies and protocols to address gender based violence.

Learn more at the .

Video from the 2016 Men’s March Against Violence

at the 聽is among six organizations selected to join the Heal the Healers Hawaiʻi project.

The initiative, funded by the , supports a series of training and technical assistance sessions to train and support staff working with students who have experienced trauma.

The program also seeks to strengthen organizations to counter vicarious trauma through policies and procedures. Vicarious trauma refers to secondary traumatic stress often experienced by professionals helping trauma survivors.

University staff who provide direct support services to survivors of child abuse and neglect, domestic violence and sexual assault are invited to participate in the Heal the Healers Hawaiʻi project.

“We are thrilled about our collaboration with Joyful Heart Foundation,” says , program director for 糖心视频 Hilo Student Health and Wellness Programs. The programs at 糖心视频 Hilo provide holistic care that integrates education and prevention efforts with medical and mental health services.

“The first (Heal the Healers) session gave our team skills and tools to effectively respond to vicarious trauma,” explains Gandhi. “This further enhances our capacity to support students who are survivors of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and child abuse and neglect.”

For the full story, see the .

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—By Susan Enright

Mykie Ozoa survived an almost four-year abusive relationship while she was an undergraduate student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She is now in her third year at the . In October, she shared her story at a ceremony celebrating a new partnership between the University of Hawaiʻi’s , the and the .

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According to some reports, one-fifth of college students nationwide experience domestic violence and college-aged women experience a higher rate of partner violence than any other age group. In order to address this widespread problem, the University of Hawaiʻi is building its capacity to support survivors and promote domestic violence education on its campuses through two important agreements celebrated in a ceremony October 28.

The university signed a memorandum of understanding with the (HSCADV) and is anticipated to formalize another relationship with the (DVAC) soon after. These agreements are the first significant collaborations between the university and domestic violence service providers and lay the groundwork for specific operational relationships to be developed.

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“We are excited to partner with two respected community organizations that share the goal of improving responsiveness to gender based violence,” said 糖心视频 President . “A critical part of the university’s efforts to ensure safety for everyone on our campuses is building an institutional infrastructure that supports victims. The university believes in using a holistic approach that integrates access to existing proven community-based services and resources along with our own support services.”

The agreement with HSCADV, a statewide coalition of more than 20 domestic violence programs, establishes the university’s first community partnership to assist survivors on its campuses with accessing a comprehensive scope of services, both on campus and in the community.

Building on work for affirmative consent

The university, through its (OIE), has been working with the HSCADV as part of a legislatively mandated task force on affirmative consent. HSCADV has also provided trauma-informed domestic violence training for the University Title IX teams across the 糖心视频 System.

“We look forward to building on our work with 糖心视频 to enable victims of domestic violence, dating violence and stalking to be aware of the services and resources available to them in the community and to facilitate their access to these services,” said Marci Lopes, HSCADV’s executive director.

The university’s prospective agreement with DVAC entails providing a campus-based survivor advocacy program and confidential advocacy services on four of 糖心视频’s Oʻahu campuses: , , at Pearl City and Waiʻanae and . DVAC received funding for this program through a grant from the .

The new campus advocacy program with DVAC will be invaluable, according to 糖心视频 OIE Director Jennifer Rose.

“Students face significant challenges when trying to navigate their safety across various, complex systems,” said Rose. “We are very excited about our partnership with these trusted community service providers as this will increase safety, resources and options for our student population.”

Experts say the best way this can be achieved is to have survivors work directly with trained advocates.

“Navigating the maze of the justice system, social service, mental health and healthcare agencies is daunting for domestic violence survivors,” said DVAC Chief Executive Officer Nanci Kreidman. “We look forward to assiting the University of Hawaiʻi System in making campus settings and student experiences safer while they pursue their educational dreams.”

students, faculty, administrators, regents and coaches helped to raise awareness alongside hundreds of fellow community members in the 22nd annual Men’s March Against Violence in October.

“This is a great opportunity for all us to get together with others in the public sector, in the private sector, in the social services to really make a stand and show that we care,” said 糖心视频 President .

Each year in Hawaiʻi 50,000 women between the ages of 18 and 64 are victims of domestic violence.

, dean of the said, “It’s very important for 糖心视频 to be involved, but the medical school in particular because we’ll deal with the victims of domestic violence and provide opportunities for people to turn their lives around.”

“It’s not cool that any woman or a man is getting beaten by their significant other or by somebody else in their family,” said 糖心视频 Mānoa basketball player . “It’s something that’s a very emotional topic, but it’s real. It happens, and the more support and the more awareness that people have for it, the less it happens.”

Retired Kapiʻolani Community College executive Salvatore Lanzilotti helped to co-found the march against violence 22 years ago.

“The real question is, ‘How do we create a safe environment for our women and our children?’” said Lanzilotti. “It’s everyone’s responsibility.”

Numerous 糖心视频 athletes and coaches have also participated in recent marches.

“The University of Hawaiʻi is such a big part of this state,” observed Head Football Coach . “When the university can jump in and 糖心视频 athletics can jump in, I think it really shows how the island community is tied together.”

—By Kelli Trifonovitch

Following the , students at the (JABSOM) were asked to tell their own stories involving family violence, if they were comfortable doing so.

One of the students in her first year studying medicine wanted to tell her story, a vivid account of one particular night in a violent household. But she also chose to remain anonymous.

She agreed to allow some of her first-year medical school classmates, men who are planning to attend the , to read her story aloud. The JABSOM community hopes this video will help communicate the importance of empathy, and urges support for the Men’s March in 2016, and every year.

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—By Tina Shelton

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, the campus community will participate in an event on April 6 for the international march to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence. 糖心视频 West Oʻahu students, faculty and staff will participate in a walk around the campus, many wearing women’s high-heeled shoes or decorated slippers, to demonstrate support for efforts to stop the violence.

The walk is meant to put participants literally “in someone else’s shoes” as a show of support and solidarity behind the goal of ending sexualized violence. Walk a Mile in Their Shoes at 糖心视频 West Oʻahu will happen on April 6 at 12:25 p.m. and again at 1:55 p.m. starting in the 糖心视频 West Oʻahu Courtyard. A supply of men’s and women’s shoes will be available for participants’ use during the march.

The event is free and open to the public. All community groups, businesses and organizations are encouraged to attend. Walk a Mile in Their Shoes will also feature interactive displays and community organizations sharing resources and information about sexual assault prevention from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the 糖心视频 West Oʻahu Courtyard.

For more information, contact Rouel Velasco via email.

—By Julie Funasaki Yuen

On Thursday, October 8, more than 1,000 marchers participated in the 21st Annual in Downtown Honolulu. Among those leading the event were students, faculty and staff from the University of Hawaiʻi campuses as well as state and city officials and various school groups and non-profit organizations from across the state.

The theme of the march and rally was “Walk the Talk.” Serving as honorary chair of the event was Jerris Hedges, dean of the John A. Burns School of Medicine.

“This is a great opportunity for 糖心视频 to show our commitment to non-violence on our campuses and in homes throughout Hawaiʻi,” said 糖心视频 President David Lassner. “I am proud and pleased to see Jerris as the honorary chair once again, Kapiʻolani CC as a presenting organization and Board of Regents Chair Randy Moore and 糖心视频 Athletics Director David Matlin as part of the organizing breakfast.”

“The marchers and those supporting this year are doing a wonderful job of spreading the message,” said Hedges. “The message is that people need to be aware of domestic violence, need to know how to respond to it and put appropriate peer pressure—men to men—to do the right thing.”

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At the march, the Distinguished Citizen Award was given to Salvatore Lanzilotti, special assistant to the Kapiʻolani CC chancellor. At the presentation, Nanci Kriedman, CEO of the Domestic Violence Action Center thanked Lanzilotti for co-founding of the Men’s March Against Violence 21 years ago. During his remarks, Lanzilotti, thanked, amongst others, Chancellor Richards for creating a safe campus by establishing the Kapiʻolani CC Violence Prevention Task Force and for supporting the vice chancellor of student services’ efforts to ensure that the provisions of the Violence Against Women Act and Title IX are implemented.

There was a large sea of 糖心视频 Mānoa green at the event. The 糖心视频 Mānoa contingent came from units including , , , the and schools, , , Pau Violence, , , , , , and .

Said Chancellor Robert Bley-Vroman, “We are extremely proud that 糖心视频 Mānoa had such a major presence in the Men’s March. It demonstrates that our students, employees and leaders are committed to eliminating violence, both on campus and throughout our community. The show of solidarity was deeply moving.”

About the Men’s March Against Violence

The annual event is held in memory of those who have suffered injuries and lost their lives to domestic violence. The mission of the Men’s March Against Violence is to end domestic violence throughout Hawaiʻi and to address the issue as it affects communities and families. Every October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Men’s March seeks to bring together everyone that is opposed to violence against women and children.

The march is annually sponsored by the , the , the , the , , and .

For more photos of the event, see the or the Flickr album.

—Story compiled from John A. Burns School of Medicine and 糖心视频 Mānoa stories

The Student Health and Wellness Programs at the has released a public service announcement video that raises awareness on the issue of domestic violence and promotes a safe learning and working environment. Released to coincide with national Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the nearly two-minute video, “It’s On Us”, features students, faculty, staff and administrators speaking out about how everyone can do their part to prevent sexual assault.

The 糖心视频 Hilo PSA is part of a national campaign launched in 2014 by the White House called , in which people are asked to sign a pledge to do their part to keep men and women safe from sexual assault.

The speakers in the 糖心视频 Hilo PSA video press home the point that everyone can have an important role to play in preventing sexual assault and domestic violence from taking place in the university community—look out for one another and not look the other way, be attentive to our peers and support those impacted by sexual violence, say speakers in the video.

“It’s on us to stop sexual assault at 糖心视频 Hilo,” says Chancellor Don Straney in the video.

Speakers in the video:

• Sean Nearhoof, student
• Rose Hart, student
• Ashley Terrel, alumni
• Walter Domingo, alumni
• Lizzie Pankey, cashier, Sodexo
• Sulma Gandhi, director, Student Health and Wellness Programs
• Jaysen Neidermeyer, alumni
• Samantha Hanabaga, student
• Kolin Kettleson, director, Auxiliary Services
• Erika Morihiro, alumni
• Darrell Mayfield, director, Campus Security
• Matt Chen, student
• Jacqueline Yuw, student
• Emily Charman, student
• Ashley Fukuchi, student
• Shaye Kimura, alumni
• Deneen Ongais Louie, secretary, University Relations
• Jennifer Stotter, Office of Equal Employment and Affirmative Action director
• Carlo Tiano, student
• Donald Straney, chancellor
• Zach Street, Office of Admissions interim director, National Student Exchange associate director
• Andrew Polloi, mental health counselor, advisor to Men of Strength
• Nichole Chaffin, student
• Cory Craig, student
• Kelly Oaks, interim associate vice chancellor for student affairs, dean of students
• Bodhi Shartner, student
• Daniel Boggeln, alumni

糖心视频 Hilo is dedicated to raising awareness on the issues of sexual assault and domestic violence. Student peer health educators from the university’s Student Health and Wellness Programs worked collaboratively with 糖心视频 Hilo’s own (formerly Lava Shoot) to create the PSA video during the spring semester of 2015.

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In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, the campus community will participate in , the international men’s march to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence, on Wednesday, April 15. 糖心视频 West Oʻahu students, faculty and staff will participate in a walk around the 糖心视频 West Oʻahu campus, many wearing women’s high-heeled shoes or slippers, to demonstrate support for efforts to stop the violence.

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The walk is meant to put participants literally “in someone else’s shoes” as a show of support and solidarity behind the goal of ending sexualized violence against women.

糖心视频 West Oʻahu Chancellor Rockne Freitas will offer brief opening remarks and participate in the march.

Walk details

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes will happen at 10:50 a.m. and at 12:20 p.m. starting in the 糖心视频 West Oʻahu Courtyard. A supply of women’s shoes will be available for participants’ use during the march.

The event is free and open to the public. Community groups, businesses and organizations are encouraged to attend.

, the official fundraising organization for University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa athletics, in cooperation with the and presents the first in a series of student-produced public service announcements that speak out against the problem of athletes and domestic violence.

Their first PSA features Kupono Fey, outside hitter for 糖心视频 Mānoa men’s volleyball. Alongside his mother, Shelley Fey, the 糖心视频 Mānoa freshman advocates for respect of women and children, sending the message that domestic violence is unacceptable.

Said Shelley Fey, “I felt honored to be asked to share this important message, especially in partnership with my son. I believe that student athletes should be models of good character such as integrity, respect and compassion and I appreciated the opportunity to be a part of showcasing these values.”

AKA hopes to send a message to the broader community that 糖心视频 is taking a stand against domestic violence. Positioning student-athletes as role models, AKA plans to produce similar spots featuring other 糖心视频 athletes and their parents in future PSAs.

Continued Fey, “I hope the message reminds people that building healthy relationships is vital to us as individuals and to our society, and that it starts with the character development of our children.”

—By Kapiʻolani Ching