Hot lines 24-hour hot lines are available on all islands, except for Lanai, which uses Maui's. They are understaffed, often with unpaid volunteers. Program cuts Programs for children have been cut from almost all budgets. More transitional housing shelters are needed throughout the state. Neighbor islands have no case management.
Spiritual support is limited at shelters receiving state funding and deserves further exploration.
Social workers Many social workers with Child Protective Services don't understand spouse abuse, don't recognize abusive partners and often support abusive fathers, survivors say. Some victims said their abusers took temporary restraining orders out on them, which eliminated their legal advocacy services. Victims and abusers need to be better distinguished by the advocacy groups helping with the restraining orders. Restraining orders Many restraining orders are never served because perpetrators can't be found. Maui is the exception with a 97 percent service rate.