Between 2 and 4 million women are annually victimized by domestic violence. Most children in homes in which domestic violence occurs witness that abuse and suffer secondary psychological effects, including aggressive behavior and depression. Male children who witness abuse are more likely to become abusers themselves as adults, creating a vicious, intergenerational cycle of violent behavior. (ABA Domestic Violence Commission)


If you need help or someone you know is experiencing or in some way involved in domestic violence please recognize that there are measures to take in order to prevent further harm. If you are a victim of violence we strongly urge you to devise a safety plan for a time of extreme emergency, and the following list of Domestic Shelters will be a great start for obtaining help and vital information.

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Hawaii Domestic Violence Shelters:


  • Hawaii State Committee on Family Violence 2500 Pali Highway Honolulu, HI 96817 (808)595-3900

  • Alternatives to Violence - East Hawaii P.O. Box 10448 Hilo HI 96721 Business #: 808-969-7798

  • The Family Crisis Shelter, Inc. 193 Kenaole St., Suite 2 Hilo HI 96720 Business #: 808-959-9955

  • The Family Crisis Shelter, Inc. P.O. Box 612 Hilo HI 96721 Business #: 808-959-5825 Hotline/Crisis: 808-959-8400 Toll Free #: (808)322-7233

  • West Hawaii Family Crisis Shelter P.O. Box 384 Holualoa HI 96725 Business #: 808-322-2799 Hotline/Crisis: 808-322-7233

  • Child & Family Service Shelter for Abused Spouses 200 North Vineyard Blvd., Suite 20 Honolulu HI 96817 Business #: 808-847-4602 Hotline/Crisis: 808-841-0822

  • Developing Options to Violence 245 Kukui #206 Honolulu HI 96817 Business #: 808-532-5100

  • Domestic Violence Legal Hotline P.O. Box 3198 Honolulu HI 96801 Business #: 808-531-3771 Hotline/Crisis: 808-531-3771

  • Family Peace Center 401 Kamakee St. Fourth Floor Honolulu HI 96814 Business #: 808-596-0900

  • Joint Military Family Abuse Shelter P.O. Box 29217 Honolulu HI 96820 Business #: 808-533-7125 Hotline/Crisis: 808-533-7125

  • Parents and Children Together 938 E. Austin Lane Honolulu HI 96817 Business #: 808-847-411

  • Shelter for Abused Spouses & Children 200 North Vineyard Blvd., Bldg B Honolulu HI 96817 Business #: 808-521-2377 Hotline/Crisis: 808-841-0822

  • Victim/Witness Assistance Division Dept. of Prosecuting Attorney 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1009 Honolulu HI 96813 Business #: 808-523-4158

  • Alternatives to Violence P.O. Box 839 Kaunakakai HI 96748 Business #: 808-553-3202 Hotline/Crisis: 808-553-3202

  • Molokai Domestic Violence Shelter P.O. Box 839 Kaunakakai HI 96748 Business #: 808-567-6888

  • Alternatives to Violence - West Hawaii P.O. Box 182 Kealakekua HI 96750 Business #: 808-322-6090

  • Kauai YWCA Family Violence Shelter 3094 Elua Street Lihue HI 96766 Business #: 808-245-8404 Hotline/Crisis: 808-245-6362

  • Women Helping Women P.O. Box 760 Paia HI 96779 Business #: 808-579-8474 Hotline/Crisis: 808-579-9581

  • Alternatives to Violence P.O. Box 909 Wailuku HI 96793 Business #: 808-242-9559



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