Addressing a Critical Need in Hawaii

Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that profoundly affects individuals, families, and communities across Hawaii. Survivors often face significant barriers to safety and justice, including lack of financial resources, fear of retaliation, and the daunting complexity of the legal system.

Many survivors, particularly those in underserved and remote communities, lack access to specialized legal representation. This justice gap can leave them vulnerable and unable to secure essential protections such as restraining orders, fair divorce settlements, or safe custody arrangements for their children.

How WLCH Makes a Difference

The Women's Law Center of Hawaii is committed to directly addressing these challenges by:

• Providing Free, High-Quality Legal Representation: We ensure that survivors have skilled legal advocates by their side, regardless of their ability to pay.
• Focusing on Safety and Empowerment: Our legal strategies prioritize the immediate and long-term safety of survivors and their children, empowering them to rebuild their lives.
• Increasing Access to Justice: We work to overcome geographical and systemic barriers, making legal services more accessible to those who need them most.
• Fostering Systemic Change: Through our work, we aim to contribute to a justice system that is more responsive and sensitive to the needs of domestic violence survivors.

Every case we handle, every piece of advice we give, contributes to a safer and more just Hawaii for survivors of domestic violence.