Sex Abuse

Recovering from sexual abuse is incredibly difficult. Survivors rightly focus on healing, but pursuing legal ways to get compensation through the civil justice system also helps recovery by giving a survivor the opportunity to take back their power. It holds those who...

Healing after abuse involves more than just physical recovery. Many survivors in Hawaii feel lost when the police finish their work. You might wonder if the law offers other ways to hold an offender accountable. While the criminal system focuses on punishment, the...

If you've experienced sexual abuse in Hawaii, understanding the statute of limitations can help you reclaim control over your legal options. Hawaii law gives survivors more time than most states, but taking action sooner helps protect your rights. What is a statute of...

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Hawaii may get increased time to hold responsible sex abusers and the organizations that employed them. On January 20, 2023 House Bill No. 582 (HB582) was introduced into the Hawaii House of Representatives which would increase...

In its 2022 session, the Hawaii legislature addressed bill HB2208 which was intended to increase the time within which a civil lawsuit could be filed under Hawaii law for claims arising from the sexual abuse of a child. Generally, HB2208 was introduced to increase the...