HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2011

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES

Rep. John M. Mizuno, Chair

Rep. Jo Jordan, Vice Chair

Rep. Della Au Belatti	Rep. Jessica Wooley
Rep. Faye P. Hanohano	Rep. Ryan I. Yamane
Rep. Chris Lee	Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching
Rep. Dee Morikawa	Rep. Kymberly Marcos Pine

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

DATE:	Monday, February 07, 2011
TIME:	8:30am – 9:30am
PLACE:	Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

The purpose of this informational briefing is to discuss community responses and involvement against domestic violence in Hawaii.  Information on the reporting of domestic violence cases, the various domestic violence investigative agencies, and the work currently being done with victims of domestic violence will be provided during the briefing.

The informational briefing will also focus on the impact of domestic violence on families and the difficulties inherent in the ongoing legal process domestic violence survivors continue to face.

The following organizations or individuals have been invited to participate:

Department of Human Services, Child Protective Services & Adult Protective Services Branch; and

A representative of the Honolulu Police Department; and

Maria Sykes, Domestic Violence Survivor; and

Dara Carlin, Domestic Violence Survivor Advocate; and

Michael Ostendorp, Domestic Violence Lawyer; and

Edwin Flores, Hawaii Family Law Clinic, DBA, Ala Kuola; and

Other domestic violence survivors  or organizations representing domestic violence victims.

ONLY TESTIMONY FROM THOSE ON THE TESTIFIER LIST WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing with a transmittal cover indicating:

· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;

· The Committee the comments are directed to;

· The date and time of the hearing;

Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:

PAPER: One copy (including the original) to Room 324 in the State Capitol; or

FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-8464 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or

EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to HUStestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6050  or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements.  Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.

For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6050.

Selected meetings are broadcast live.  Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" Web site at www.capitoltv.org OR call 536-2100.

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Rep. John M. Mizuno

Chair