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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019_0220_CSW_PacketSharon Lasker Chair Patricia Wistinghausen Vice -Chair Edith Ignacio-Neumiller Secretary Kathy Crowell Treasurer Members: Regina Carvalho Erika Valente Lisa Ellen Smith HSCSW Representative Ex-officio Member COUNTY OF KAUA`I COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA Wednesday, February 20, 2019 5:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/213 4444 Rice Street, Lihu`e, HI 96766 CALL TO ORDER CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENT Introduction of new members; Lila Metzger and Darcie Yukimura APPROVAL OF AIINUTES Open Session Minutes of January 16, 2019 BUSINESS CSW 2018-27 Discussion and possible action on Women's History Month, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Cafeteria. Theme: "Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence." [12/12/18, 1/16/19] a. Ms. Wistinghausen to share findings and updates. CSW 2019-01 Discussion and possible action on Rise of the Wahine: Champions of Title IX documentary film showing on Kauai, date, time and location to be determined. [1/16/19] a. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller to share findings and updates. An Equal Opportunity Employer CSW 2019-02 Discussion and possible action on Career Day, date, time and location to be determined. [1/16/19 Deferred] CSW 2019-03 Review and possible action on a draft testimony letter for Senate Bill 1038 Relating to Human Trafficking, Senate Bill 1039 Relating to Prostitution and Senate Bill 1040 Relating to Sex Trafficking. a. Mr. Crowell to share findings and updates. CSW 2019-04 Discussion and possible action on Denim Day, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, time and location to be determined. a. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller to share findings and updates. CSW 2019-05 Discussion and possible action on Equal Pay Day, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, time and location to be determined. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 5:00 p.m., Mo`ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A,2B. 2. Announcements and other pertinent updates from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women Kauai Representative Lisa Ellen Smith. ADJOURNMENT NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-7 (a), the Committee may, when deemed necessary, hold an executive session on any agenda item without written public notice if the executive session was not anticipated in advance. Any such executive session shall be held pursuant to HRS §92-4 and shall be limited to those items described in 1iRS §92-5(a). Discussions held in Executive Session are closed to the public. cc: Maryann Sasaki, Deputy County Attorney`Ex-Officio PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY 2 1 P a g e Committee on the Status of Women -- February 20, 2019 Persons wishing to offer comments are encouraged to submit written testimony at least 24-hours prior to the meeting indicating: 1. Your name and if applicable, your position/title and organization you are representing; 2. The agenda item that you are providing comments on; and 3. Whether you will be testifying in person or submitting written comments only. 4. If you are unable to submit your testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, please provide 10 copies of your written testimony at the meeting clearly indicating the name of the testifier; and While every effort will be made to copy, organize and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the meeting or improperly identified may be distributed to the members after the meeting is concluded. The length of time allocated to persons wishing to present verbal testimony may be limited at the discretion of the chairperson or presiding member. Send written testimony to: Committee on the Status of Women Attn: Sandra Muragin C o Office of Boards & Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Lihu`e, HI 96766 Email: smuragin@kauai.gov Phone: 241-4919 Fax: 241-5127 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE If you need an ASL Interpreter, materials in an alternate format, or other auxiliary aid support, or an interpreter for a language other than English, please contact Anela Segreti at (808) 241-4917 or ase Treti a 1 C at least seven calendar days prior to the meeting. 31Page Committee on the Status of Women - February 20, 2019 COUNTY OF KAUAI Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION .'ANF-T Vuroue� Board/Committee: Committee on the Status of Women Meeting Date I January 16, 2019 Location Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B Start of Meeting: 5:00 p.m. I End of Meeting: 5:46 p.m. Present Chair Sharon Lasker. Vice Chair Patricia Wistinghausen. Secretary Edie Ignacio-Neumiller. Treasurer Kathy Crowell. Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW) Kauai Representative Lisa Ellen Smith. Deputy County Attorney Maryann Sasaki. Office of Boards and Commissions: Administrator Ellen Ching, Administrative Specialist Anela Segreti and Commission Support Clerk Sandra Muragin. Excused Member Regina Carvalho and Member Erika Valente. Absent SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Call To Order Chair Lasker called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with four members present constituting a quorum. Approval of Open Session Minutes of December 12, 2018 Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved Minutes to approve the Open Session minutes of December 12, 2018, as circulated. Ms. Wistinghausen seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Recap of CSW 2018-28 Sex Trafficking Advocates Meeting held January 11, 2019. Chair Lasker shared that there were some leftover refreshments from last week's event and Ms. Wistinghausen moved to asked the Commission to allocate it by a motion. donate the leftover refreshments to the Boys and Girls Club of Lihu`e. Ms.Ignacio-Neumiller Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller said the event was well attended and an eye opener. She was seconded the motion. Motion surprised by the statistics and learned that the two speakers may be available to attend the carried 4:0. Human Trafficking Forum being planned mid -year. Ms. Lasker said the speakers offered an Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 16, 2019 Page 2 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION in-depth study for Kauai if the Community requested one and would be able to tap into funds for their travel expenses. Ms. Wistinghausen said there were over 30 in attendance, which was unusual for a Friday evening, and majority stayed until the end to mingle with the other attendees and speakers. The Committee agreed that the event was a success and it brought awareness to Kaua`i's community leaders and organizations. Administrator Ellen Ching praised the Committee on presenting an excellent study for the benefit of the community. She said the event was well organized and thanked Commission Su ort Clerk Sandra Muragin for her assistance. Business CSW 2018-27 Discussion and possible action on Women's History Month, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and location to be determined. Theme: "Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence." a. Ms. Wistinghausen to share findings and updates. Ms. Wistinghausen shared that she placed a tentative hold at the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School (CKMS) Cafeteria. She said it's spacious, there's sufficient tables and chairs, Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved a stage area, and there's no charge to use the facility; however, there is an hourly custodial to approve Chiefess fee if food is served indoors. Kamakahelei Middle School Cafeteria as the venue for Women's History Month. Ms. Crowell seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0. Ms. Wistinghausen said she would work with Deputy County Attorney Maryann Sasaki and Ms. Muragin to complete the required facilities application. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller moved to approve the members of the Committee clean the cafeteria after the event and serve food indoors. Ms. Wistinghausen seconded the motion. Motion Chair Lasker opened discussion on suggestions for the second speaker. Ms. Ignacio- carried 4:0. Neumiller reported that Ms. Carvalho suggested Mehana Vaughan as a potential second Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 16, 2019 Page 3 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION speaker. Ms. Ching suggested Maya Soetoro Ng, Associate Specialist at the Matsunaga Institution For Peace and Conflict Resolution at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Ms. Wistinghausen suggested Gina Kaulukukui, Domestic Violence Interventions Coordinator for the Kauai Police Department, Prevent Suicide Kauai Task Force and Life's Bridges. Ms. Crowell moved to rank the The Committee ranked the speakers by choice and would contact and confirm availability in choice of the second speaker as that order. follows; Maya Soetoro-Ng, Gina Kaulukukui or Mehana Vaughn. Ms.Ignacio- Neumiller seconded the motion. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller volunteered to contact Ms. Ng, Ms. Wistinghausen would contact Motion carried 4:0. Ms. Kaulukukui and Ms. Carvalho would contact Ms. Vaughn. Ms. Wistinghausen motioned to budget up to $200.00 for lei's and refreshments and to donate any leftovers. Ms. Ignacio- Neumiller seconded the motion. Ms. Wistinghausen covered the following; Motion carried 4:0. 1. Program — Ms. Wistinghausen and Chair Lasker will collaborate. 2. Picture and bio — Committee members to request the speaker's photo and bio. 3. Speaker Invitation Letter — Ms. Muragin to forward 2018 letter and Chair Lasker to sign. 4. Flyer — Ms. Wistinghausen to complete and forward to Ms. Muragin for PIO approval. 5. Press Release — Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller to help with "For Kauai" online publication and Facebook. Ms. Ching & Ms. Muragin to work with the PIO for a press release distribution to all media outlets. 6. Sound System - Ms. Wistinghausen to provide. CSW 2019-01 Discussion and possible action on Rise of the Wahine: Champions of Title IX documentary film on Kauai, date, time and location to be determined. a. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller to share findings and updates. Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 16, 2019 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller informed the Committee that film Producer Dean Kaneshiro was contacted and he gave two available dates, Thursday, March 21 st or March 28th. Ms. Wistinghausen suggested contacting the PAU (Prevention, Awareness, Understanding Violence) group at Kauai Community College and partner with them to use the Performing Arts Center facility. She said it's a large open space with a projector and seats a couple hundred. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller said she is also pending a press release package. CSW 2019-02 Discussion and possible action on Career Day, date, time and location to be determined. a. Ms. Valente to share findings and updates. Chair Lasker deferred discussion to the next meeting. Announcements 1. Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 5:00 p.m. Mo'ikeha Building Meeting Room 2A/2B. 2. Announcements and other pertinent updates from Hawaii State on the Status of Women Commission/Kaua`i Representative Lisa Ellen Smith. Ms. Smith shared that the next State Commission meeting is January 29th and on January 25th Governor Ige will officially declare a "Sex Trafficking Awareness Day" in recognition of the Commission on the Status of Women's recent reports and significant problem of sex trafficking in the state. The proclamation ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the Governor's office. Ms. Ching introduced Administrative Specialist Anela Segreti, as well as, Arlene Kuwamura who was not at the meeting, as new staff members to the Office of Boards and Commissions. Ms. Ignacio-Neumiller requested to place Equal Pay Day and Denim Day on next month's agenda. Adjournment With no objections, Chair Lasker adjourned the meeting at 5:46 p.m. Committee on Status of Women Open Session January 16, 2019 Submitted by: Sandra M. Muragin, Commission Support Clerk () Approved as circulated. () Approved with amendments. See meeting minutes. Page 5 Reviewed and Approved by: Sharon Lasker, Chair current as of 2/12/2019 Wed. Kauai CSW Women's History Month 2019 Women's History Month is an annual event that's celebrated during the month of March and highlights the contributions that women have made to our communities. Each year, CSW selects honorees and invites them to share their inspiring personal stories and life experiences that brought them to where they are today. 2019 Theme: "Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence" "This year we honor women who have led efforts to end war, violence, and injustice and pioneered the use of nonviolence to change society. These Honorees embraced the fact that the means determine the ends and so developed nonviolent methods to ensure just and peaceful results." Category: Lead Leader: Patricia Wistinghausen Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall Audience: Free Admission, Open to All Ages Honorary & Featured Speakers: 1. Renae Hamilton-Cambeilh, Director YWCA 2. Gina Kaulukukui, Violence Coordinator Kaua'i Police Department & Life's Bridges ■ Speakers were emailed invitation letters on 1/30/19 and mailed 2/5/19. Emailed an update on the venue location on 2/7/19 • Location / Venue — Boards & Commissions ■ Hall A, B and Kitchen Reserved ■ Fee waived ■ Setup Tables & Chairs • Flyers/Banner/Program — Patricia & Sharon ■ Picture & Bio received — Renae ■ Picture received & pending bio — Gina ■ Patricia emailed draft flyer 2/8/19 ■ Display CSW Women's History Month Banner • Press Release/Social Media Promotions — Patricia & Sharon ■ Boards & Commissions drafted first press release and PIO to review and distribute ■ Patricia will draft second press release ■ Members to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter ■ B&C to post on CSW website and notify HSCSW Women's History Month Event Checklist Page I current as of 2/12/2019 Wed. • Food/Beverage —Sandra ■ Refreshments— Committee motioned 1/16/19 up to $200.00 for refreshments and lei's. Also motioned to donate leftovers. ■ B&C to provide plates, utensils, napkins, cups, table covering, serving containers • Physical Set-up —All Committee Members ■ Set up chairs and tables ■ Clean up and put away chairs and tables ■ Empty trash ■ Patricia will donate use of sound system • Registration/Sign in Table — Sandra ■ B&C provide sign in sheet, pens, CSW brochure and flyers • Mayor, B&C Administrator, HSCSW Executive Director, County Council — Sandra ■ B&C will send Mayor an email with flyer. • Mahalo Notes After Event ■ B&C will draft letter, who signs? Women's History Month Event Checklist Page 2 Committee on the Status of Women for Women's History Month presents ET'S jN FEATURING 't RENAE HAMILTON-CAMBEILH GINA KAULUKUKUI VISIONARY WOMEN CHAMPIONS OF PEACE AND NON -VIOLENCE 7 A WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019 / 6:OOPM-8:OOPM KAUA'I WAR MEMORIAL CONVENTION HALL If you need an alternate format or auxiliary aid to participate, contact Anela0�e� Segreti 0 808-241-4917 at least (5) working days prior to event. Sharon Lasker Chair Patricia Wistinghausen Vice Chair Edie Ignacio-Neumiller Secretary Committee on the Status of Women County of Kauai, State of Hawaii Kathy Crowell 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150, Uhu`e, Hawaii 96766 Treasurer TEL (808) 241-4919 FAX (808) 241-5127 February 4, 2019 Renae Hamilton, Executive Director YWCA 3094 Elua Street Uhu`e, HI 96766 RE: Women's History Month Dear Ms. Hamilton, Members: Regina Carvalho Erika Valente Lisa Ellen Smith HSCSW, Kauai Rep Congratulations! We are excited to have you as one of the Honorary Speakers for Women's History Month. This annual event will be on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Cafeteria. Women's History Month highlights contributions women have made in our community and the 2019 theme is "Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence." "This year vve honor women who have led efforts to end war, violence, and h justice and pioneered the use of nonviolence to change society. These honorees embraced the fact that the means determine the ends and so developed nonviolence methods to ensure just and peacefid results. For generations, women have resolved conflicts in their homes, schools, and communities. They have rejected violence as counterproductive and stressed the need to restore respect, establish justice, and reduce the causes of conflict as the surest way to peace. From legal defense and public education to direct action and civil disobedience, women have expanded the American tradition of using inclusive, democratic and active means to reduce violence, achieve peace, and promote the common good. From women 's rights and racial justice to disarmament and gun control, the drive for nonviolent change has been championed by visionary women. These women consciously built supportive, nonviolent alternatives and loving communities as well as advocating change. They have given voice to the unrepresented and hope to victims of violence who dream of a peacefid world. " We ask that you present a 15-30 minute speech that describes your journey in life from childhood to present and include references that touch on this year's theme. If you have not done so already, please submit a photo and a brief one -paragraph bio by email to Sandra Muragin smura in Mkauai. ov and Patricia Wistinghausen wistin hausen(&jzmail.com. We plan to use it in our promotional flyers and brochures and respectfully request this information by Friday, February 8, 2019. Should you have any questions or require more information, please contact me at salasker rt gmail.com, (808) 482-0381 or the Office of Boards and Commissions, Sandra Muragin smura in aykauai.gov, (808) 241-4919. Sincerely, Sharon Lasker Chair An Equal Opportunity Employer Sharon Lasker Chair Patricia Wistinghausen Vice Chair Edie Ignacio-Neumiller Secretary Kathy Crowell Treasurer Gina Kaulukukui P.O. Box 773 Kapaa, HI 96746 RE: Women's History Month Dear Ms. Kaulukukui, Committee on the Status of Women County of Kauai, State of Hawaii 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150, Uhu`e, Hawaii 96766 TEL (808) 241-4919 FAX (808) 241-5127 February 4, 2019 Members: Regina Carvalho Erika Valente Lisa Ellen Smith HSCSW, Kauai Rep Congratulations! We are excited to have you as one of the Honorary Speakers for Women's History Month. This annual event will be on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Cafeteria. Women's History Month highlights contributions women have made in our community and the 2019 theme is "Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence." "This year ire honor women itdto have led efforts to end st-ar, violence, and injustice and pioneered the use of nonviolence to change society. These honorees embraced the fact that the means determine the ends and so developed nonviolence ntethods to ensttre just and peacefttl results. For generations, wonten have resolved conflicts in their homes, schools, and communities. They have rejected violence as counterproductive and stressed the need to restore respect, establish justice, and reduce the causes of conflict as the sorest way to peace. From legal defense and public education to direct action and civil disobedience, women have expanded the American tradition of using inclusive, dentocratic and active means to reduce violence, achieve peace, and promote the con non good. From iromen 's rights and racial justice to disarmament and gun control, the drive for nonviolent change has been championed by visionary women. These women consciously built supportive, nonviolent alternatives and loving communities as well as advocating change. They have given voice to the unrepresented and hope to victims of violence ivho dream of a peaceful world. " We ask that you present a 15-30 minute speech that describes your journey in life from childhood to present and include references that touch on this year's theme. If you have not done so already, please submit a photo and a brief one -paragraph bio by email to Sandra Muragin smura in &kauai. ov and Patricia Wistinghausen wistin hausen u7 mail.com. We plan to use it in our promotional flyers and brochures and respectfully request this information by Friday, February 8, 2019. Should you have any questions or require more information, please contact me at salasker u) iail.com, (808) 482-0381 or the Office of Boards and Commissions, Sandra Muragin smura in ct)kauai. ov, (808) 241-4919. Sincerely, Sharon Lasker Chair An Equal Opportunity Employer Rise of the Wahine LLC Dean Kaneshiro riseofthewahinefilm.com EMAIL: info@riseofthewahinefilm.com Kauai Committee on the Status of Women Edie Ignacio Neumiller ainapono@gmail.com Description "Rise of the Wahine: Champions of Title IV - Screening Package * Date/Time of presentation TBD * includes presentation of the film according to the Terms & Conditions outlined below. * Speakers Fees (2x$75 not included in this invoice) will be presented to the Speakers directly as worked out with the Speakers themselves. Notes Invoice #: RISE-004 Invoice Date: Feb 1, 2019 Due date: Feb 1, 2019 Amount due: $313.09 Quantity Price Amount 1 $299.00 $299.00 Subtotal $299.00 GET (4.712%) $14.09 Total $313.09 USD MEDIA KIT for promotion: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/smatiivltgl4k4r/AAC97Q4iY7ky4tEpLX5wWGu8a?dl=0 We'd love to hear how the event goes! Email info@riseofthewahinefilm.com with feedback, quotes, photos, and ways we can make the screening experience even better for others! Thanks for tagging us and sharing your event photos and feedback on social media, including our URL for others to enjoy the film online: riseofthewahinefilm.com - @riseofthewahine @deankaneshiro @ryankalei #riseofthewahine #TitlelX #whatsportsdoesforwomen #nevereverEVERgiveup #PatsyMink #DrponnisThompson Terms and Conditions By purchasing this package, you agree to: 1) Screen the film for only the amount of showings listed above in the "Quantity" column 2) Delete the HD film file of "Rise of the Wahine: Champions of Title IX" from any and all laptops, computers, external hard drives, and digital devices within 24 hrs of screening the film (this includes emptying the trash on all of these devices). Other than testing the film on the projector before the screening, you agree to not sharing, copying, transferring, re -selling, or posting the film file in any other way before or after the screening of the film. The film is protected under copyright laws. * To privately review the film before or after your screening presentation, please use the "Educators & Sports Teams EDITION" link of the film provided to you over email from the Producer, which can be viewed an unlimited amount of times for individuals and small groups. 3) Not holding Rise of the Wahine LCC responsible for any technical issues that occur in connection with your screening event. You are encouraged to do a thorough and complete test of the HD film file at least 48 hrs prior to the event to make any adjustments needed to achieve the best audio/visual experience for your viewing audience (we do recommend setting the audio level a bit higher than you think you need it to be, as many physical bodies absorb sound and can lower the audio level in a theatre setting. Having a sound engineer present for the screening is encouraged). This will also confirm the HD digital file was successfully downloaded without any flaws for playback. It is also highly recommended the film is shown on an HD projector, if at all possible, to enhance the visual experience of viewing the film. You agree to doing everything you can (within your budget and level of resources) to ensure playback of the film is of the highest visual/audio quality. 4) Allow the "Rise" team to sell DVD/HD digital online versions of the film following the screening (if any of the team is planning on being present for a Q&A session following the film, or present to sell merchandise). The team only requires a suitable -sized table to facilitate this. Included in this Screening Package is a FREE link/code for the "Educators & Sports Teams EDITION" of the film via on -demand online (a $49.00 value). This should be used to view the film before the screening, as well as for continued viewing after the screening in small groups and classroom settings. This edition is licensed for small groups only, and is not meant to be used for large group screenings or fundraisers. During the end credits of the film, there are photos and story summaries included that educate the audience on what became of various interviewees featured in the film, as well as stats about the UH Wahine Volleyball team. Please review this portion of the film before your screening. If you feel this has value for your particular audience, you may consider mentioning that you will run the film through the credits so the audience can learn about these individuals. Women's Legislative Caucus Package 2019 Bill # IDescriptor Introducers S81033/1-113490 Licensure for midwives by Dept. of Commerce + Consumer Affairs; exempts traditional birth attendants/NHwns Baker; Belatti SB1034/HB481 Insurance for breast cancer detecton; clarifies that existing health insurance mandate coverage for breast cancer screening Inouye; Kitagawa SB1035/HB482 Extends civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse victims Shimabukuro; Ichiyama SB1036/HB484 Requires insurers to cover clinical victim support services to mental health providers for survivors of sexual violence Baker; Okimot SB1037/HB489 Amends the offense of strangulation of a family or household member to inlcude blocking airways + pressure to chest Inouye; Decoite 583038/1-18485 Mandates statewide training on human trafficking laws for all criminal justice personnel Thielen; Matsumoto SB1039/HB486 Allows those bought + sold in prostitution to vacate a conviciton regardless proven sex trafficking victimization Kim; Wildberger SB1040/HB487 Establishes a Hawaii sex trafficking data center to create reliable statistics on sex trafficking Moriwaki; Eli SB1041/HB488 Prohibits written nondisclosure agreements involving sexual assault and sexual harassment by employer Thielen; Perruso SB1042/HB483 Placeholder bill under LRB study on best enforcement methods for Title IX is made available Kidani; Ichiyama SCR12/HCR5 Requests members of US Congress to amend federal law to ensure victims of sexual harassment/assualt to have access to the courts Thielen; Ichiyama Sharon Lasker Chair Patricia Wistinghausen Vice Chair Edie Ignacio Neumiller Secretary Kathy Crowell Treasurer Committee on the Status of Women County of Kauai, State of Hawaii 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150, Lihu`e, Hawaii 96766 TEL (808) 241-4919 FAX (808) 241-5127 www.kauai.gov kccsw February 20, 2019 Members Regina Carvalho Erika Valente Lisa Ellen Smith State Commissioner HSCSW RE: Testimony in Support of SB 1038 Relating to Human Trafficking SB 1039 Relating to Prostitution SB 1040 Relating to Sex Trafficking Aloha, The Kauai County Committee on the Status of Women is a countywide committee which develops and promotes education, interactive opportunities on issues relating to women and girls, prevention of domestic violence, and health and wellness awareness. • SB 1038 requires the State Commission on the Status of Women to establish a statewide training program on the state human trafficking laws for criminal justice personnel. • SB1039 permits persons convicted of certain prostitution offenses to file a motion to vacate the conviction if the defendant, is not convicted of another offense under the penal code within three years of the prostitution offense. • SB1040 requires the State Commission on the Status of Women to maintain a database on sex trafficking. It also requires reports to the legislature. According to a recent study conducted by the Sex Trafficking Intervention & Research Department at Arizona State University, in partnership with our Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaii has one of the worst demand problems in the United States, and a large number of buyers are on its military bases. This system of prostitution and sex trafficking has sexualized and exploited poor, native, and vulnerable women who are within the lower social power in Hawaii. The Committee on the Status of Women is especially concerned for runaway youth, Native Hawaiian, immigrant and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) persons, who are at an elevated risk of the predictive factors for prostitution and sex trafficking. An Equal Opportunity Employer SB1038 Page 1 of 2 THE SENATE S.B. NON 1038 THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT Nei+ 'w f4 RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. �'M BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII: aNA of twa*4 Psµ SECTION 1. The legislature finds that to reduce instances ?wb iic, 54d�i of human trafficking in the State, a cohesive and concerted statewide training program should be provided to law enforcement personnel and the legal community. The purpose of this Act is to help promote the use of existing laws to initiate sustainable and viable investigations, prosecutions, and adjudications in all jurisdictions across the State. SECTION 2. Chapter 367, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: 115367- Training on human trafficking laws. (a) The commission shall establish a statewide training program on the state human trafficking laws for criminal justice personnel. (b) The training shall be provided where possible by an entity that has experience in developing coalitions, training, programs, and policy on preventing human trafficking in the State. (c) The commission shall provide or coordinate training for law enforcement personnel, county prosecutors and other appropriate h4s://v;ww.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2Ol9/bills/SBI038—.HTM 1 /30/2019 SB 1038 Page 2 of 2 government attorneys, and court personnel whose caseloads involve state human trafficking laws, the investigation of sex trafficking cases, or the adjudication of sex trafficking cases. The training shall encourage interdisciplinary coordination among criminal justice personnel, build cultural competency, and develop understanding of diverse victim populations including children, youth, and adults. (d) The commission shall submit a biennial report to the legislature on the statewide training program, with a focus on the effectiveness of the training, no later than twenty days before the convening of the regular session of 2021, and every second year thereafter." SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2019. INTRODUCED BY: Report Title: State Commission on the Status of Women; Human Trafficking; Law Enforcement; Training Program Description: Requires the State Commission on the Status of Women to establish a statewide training program on the state human trafficking laws for criminal justice personnel. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent. https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session20l9/bills/SB 1038_.HTM 1/30/2019 THE SENATE S.B. NO. 1031 THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019 STATE OF HAWAII JAN 18 ZOV A BILL FOR AN ACT �f Z7G—�wdl�iawJ i RELATING TO PROSTITUTION. by S'AteA BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII: 1 SECTION 1. Section 712-1200, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is 2 amended by amending subsection (4) to read as follows: 3 "(4) A person convicted of committing the offense of 4 prostitution as a petty misdemeanor shall be sentenced as 5 follows: 6 (a) For the first offense, when the court has not deferred 7 further proceedings pursuant to chapter 853, a fine of 8 not less than $500 but not more than $1,000 and the 9 person may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 10 not more than thirty days or probation; provided that 11 in the event the convicted person defaults in payment 12 of the fine, and the default was not contumacious, the 13 court may sentence the person to perform services for 14 the community as authorized by section 706-605(1). 15 (b) For any subsequent offense, a fine of not less than 16 $500 but not more than $1,000 and a term of 17 imprisonment of thirty days or probation, without 2019-0485 SB SMA-l.doc z Page 2 S.B. NO. josq 1 possibility of deferral of further proceedings 2 pursuant to chapter 853 and without possibility of 3 suspension of sentence. 4 (c) For the purpose of this subsection, if the court has 5 deferred further proceedings pursuant to chapter 853, 6 and notwithstanding any provision of chapter 853 to 7 the contrary, the defendant shall not be eligible to 8 apply for expungement pursuant to section 831-3.2 9 until ( euE] three years following discharge. A plea 10 previously entered by a defendant under section 853-1 11 for a violation of this section shall be considered a 12 prior offense. When the court has ordered a sentence 13 of probation, the court may impose as a condition of 14 probation that the defendant complete a course of 15 prostitution intervention classes; provided that the 16 court may only impose the condition for one term of 17 probation." 18 SECTION 2. Section 712-1209.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is 19 amended to read as follows: 20 119712-1209.6 Prostitution; motion to vacate conviction. 21 (1) A person convicted of committing the offense of 2019-0485 SB SMA-l.doc 2 Page 3 S.B. NO. Io3j 1 prostitution under section [712 1269r1 712-1200 (1) (a) , loitering 2 for the purpose of engaging in or advancing prostitution under 3 section [712 1296,] 712-1206(2), street solicitation of 4 prostitution in designated areas under section [7!2 !207;] 5 712-1207(1)(a) or 712-1207(2)(a), or convicted of a lesser 6 offense when originally charged with a violation of section 7 [ 1 712-1200 (1) (a) , 712-1206(2), 8 712-1207(1)(a), or 712-1207(2)(a), may file a motion to vacate 9 the conviction if the [de€emMnt ls-partielpatien in the e"---e 10 was the reault ef the persen having been a vietim ef: 11 4,a4- Sem traffielting under eetlea 712 1202 er prefeeting 12 prest-itutleatmder-seetlen 912-12931 13 44a4- A severe -term -ef traff-lejc-jg . persons as defined - i� 14 title 22 United States . ede et,e 7102(9)(A). 1 -(2)--:rmecren--f-ilecc--aszmrt-l•irn—vctitilvi:—s::asl: 16 -Eat Be in wimiting, 17 4 94 , 18 4e-} Be made w-i-thin si9e years -aftee- the -date -that -the 19 20 , 21 safety- efthe defendant, family members 2019-0485 SB SMA-l.doc 3 Page 4 S.B. NO. 10Iq 1 defendant, ietims the tEaifleldaq that er other of 2 , 3 4 __ 11 seetien; an 16 434-1 defendant is not subsequently convicted of any offense 17 under the penal code within three years after the date of the 18 original conviction. 19 (2) The court shall hold a hearing on a motion filed under 20 this section [If t-lie-metien satisfies —the _-_____nts f 21 , 2019-0485 SB SMA-l.doc 4 Page 5 S.B. NO. 1031 1 that the � .� wrt-�ietr�a_ hear-i# the -eeu��finds --���zien-€�.�-t-e 2 assert grounds en whieh Eeiief may be granteel-. 3 (4) if the eeuict grants a metien filed under this 4 seetlenil to review the defendant's record over the three years 5 after the date of the original conviction under section 6 712-1200(1)(a), 712-1206(2), 712-1207(1)(a), or 712-1207(2)(a) 7 or conviction of a lesser offense when originally charged with a 8 violation of any of those sections, and if the court finds that 9 the defendant has not been convicted of any offense under the 10 penal code within this three year period, the court shall vacate 11 the conviction. 12 [ 13 14 evidenee. 15 16 eenvxetien .mder this ehagter fer: 17 � Beat- traffic border- seed-- 7-12 1202; 18 4-b+ Pruin-pvesti€utlea Lei seetlen 712 12 3; e-r 19 -( , 20 anether persen te engage in se3mal eenduet.]" 2019-0485 SB SMA-1.doc 5 Page 6 S.B. NO. 1031 1 SECTION 3. This Act does not affect rights and duties that 2 matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were 3 begun before its effective date. 4 SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed S and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. 6 SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 7 INTRODUCED 2019-0485 SB SMA-l.doc e-000, 4010 S.B. NO. 10341 Report Title: Prostitution; Motion to Vacate Description: Permits persons convicted of certain prostitution offenses to file a motion to vacate the conviction if the defendant is not convicted of another offense under the penal code within three years of the prostitution offense. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for Informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent. 2019-0485 SB SMA-l.doc THE SENATE ^ NO. ' 4a THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019 S.B. STATE OF HAWAII JAN 18 2019 A BILL FOR AN ACT .4sc-5w 'Da-k-*Ac&e— RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.I._41V� deb ;JM BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII: & I, j5'Y.,^ 1 SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the State is in needyf w 2 of increased data about sex trafficking. At the present time, 3 there is neither a method for statewide data collection, nor a 4 clear mandate for the collection, reporting, and analysis of 5 important metrics of sex trafficking. 6 The legislature notes that in fiscal year 2016-2017, a 7 total of eighty-three cases of sex trafficking were reported to 8 the department of human services, child trafficking hotline. 9 The youngest victim was six years old. No other prevalence data 10 on victims are readily available, and both the State and non- 11 state actors struggle to provide adequate care, shelter, and 12 support to the current number of sex trafficking victims in the 13 State. 14 The legislature notes that men, boys, and transgender 15 individuals are victimized by sex trafficking, but the majority 16 of victims are cisgender women and girls. For example, /17 cisgender girls accounted for ninety-eight per cent of minor SB LRB 19-0758.doc i Page 2 S.B. NO. 1040 1 victims in all sex trafficking cases in the country from 2010 to 2 2015. Due to the enduringly gendered nature of the crime, the 3 state commission on the status of women produced a report that 4 points to sex trafficking as a significant problem in Hawaii. 5 The commission also found that there is a larger incentive to 6 force women and youth into sex trafficking in the State than in 7 major American cities. 8 The purpose of this Act is to improve the State's efforts 9 to stop sex trafficking by requiring the state commission on the 10 status of women to maintain a database for information 11 collection and retrieval processes necessary for policy 12 guidance, training, legislative reporting, and response and 13 prevention programs. 14 SECTION 2. Chapter 367, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is 15 amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated 16 and to read as follows: 17 "6367- Sex trafficking database; purpose; re o� rts• The 18 commission shall maintain a database on sex trafficking. The 19 purpose of the database shall be to: 20 (1) Collect and maintain relevant statewide sex trafficking 21 data; provided that all data on the database shall be SB LRB 19-0758.doc 2 Page 3 S.B. NO. IoqO 1 made accessible to each governmental entity and non- 2 confidential data may be made accessible to the 3 general public as determined appropriate by the 4 administrator; and 5 (2) Annually review data collection practices within 6 government to ensure agencies are providing data 7 pursuant to this section. 8 (b) The commission's database shall include statistical 9 data on the: 10 (1) Total number of all sex trafficking cases in Hawaii 11 reported to national and local trafficking hotlines; 12 (2) Total number of sex trafficking cases reported to and 13 handled by governmental agencies and private 14 organizations receiving state funding; 15 (3) Total number of arrests, prosecutions, and convictions 16 under sections 712-1200(1)(b) and 712-1202; 17 (4) The age range and average age of victims, offenders, 18 and traffickers; 19 (5) The sex and gender identity of victims, offenders, and 20 traffickers; SB LRB 19-0758.doc 3 Page 4 S.B. NO. 1040 1 (6) The race and ethnicity of victims, offenders, and 2 traffickers; 3 (7) The total number of native Hawaiian victims; 4 (8) The total number of immigrant victims; and 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 (9) The total amount of annual federal and state funds available to address sex trafficking. (c) The commission shall submit a report to the legislature on the sex trafficking statistics, and any proposed legislation, no later than twenty days before the convening of the regular session of 2021, and every year thereafter. (d) For the purposes of this section, "sex trafficking" includes offenses under sections 712-1200(1)(b) and 712-1202." SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 4. This Act shall take of SB 1,RB 19-0758 . doc on July 1, 2019. `.°" S.B. NOmlOqO @* . SB LRB 19-0758.doc S.B. NO. logo Report Title: State Commission on the Status of Women; Human Trafficking; Law Enforcement; Database Description: Requires the State Commission on the Status of Women to maintain a database on sex trafficking. Requires reports to the Legislature. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent. SB LRB 19-0758.doc Denim Day Stats — Monday, April 2, 2018 February 2018 to March 2018 — 2 meetings No Permitted Interaction Group - P.I.G. Partnered with Life's Choices and Zonta Club Life's Choices planned event as a Rotunda Rally and did a proclamation Zonta Club did proclamation Mayor invited and attended Lihu`e Civic Center Mo'ikeha Rotunda 4444 Rice Street Uhu`e, III 96766 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mayor read two proclamations: 1. Life's Choices proclamation 2. Zonta Clubs proclamation • Theresa did press release for Rotunda Rally • Edie did press release for Denim Day • Zonta Club made a Denim Day flyer • Theresa asked CSW to provide refreshments • Committee motioned to spend $150.00 and used $96.48 at Costco for food. Purchased two bags clementine's, one box fruit snacks, two containers of apples, one box trail mix bars, two boxes granola bars. (too much food, left overs donated to Drug Court Graduation) • CSW Banner used in photo shoot • Provided CSW brochures at table with refreshments Committee met and setup refreshment table Committee dressed in lavender polo shirts Three CSW in attendance and five excused 1. Patricia Wistinghausen 2. Edie Ignacio-Neumiller 3. Jamie Bucao Excused: Wendy Martinez, Erika Valente, Kathy Crowell, Regina Carvalho, Sharon Lasker BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR. Mayor WALLACE REZENTES JR. Managing Director COUNTY OF KAUA'1 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR News Release For Immediate Release: April 24, 2018 National Denim Day is April 25 LTHU'E — In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day, the Kaua'i Committee on the Status of Women (KCSW) along with the Zonta Club of Kaua'i and Hanalei are encouraging all to wear denim on Wednesday, April 25. "April 25 is National Denim Day and I urge all, including our County employees, to wear Denim as a sign of protest against sexual violence," stated Mayor Carvalho. Edie Ignacio-Neumiller, who is a member of KCSW and the Zonta Club of Kaua'i encourages the public to demonstrate their support for survivors especially on Denim Day. "No matter what, clothing is never an excuse for sexual violence," she said. "Denim Day is when community members, survivors, elected officials, business, caregivers, and students, wear denim as a visual statement in support of all survivors and against misconceptions about sexual assault." Denim Day originated in Italy where a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped her rapist remove her jeans thereby implying consent. The women of the Italian Parliament protested the decision by wearing jeans to work. For more information about Denim Day, please contact Ignacio-Neumiller at (808) 639- 9973. Denim Day History and Denim Day Proclamation on April 2, 2018 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a campaign to prevent sexual violence through education and public awareness. Denim Day is a call to action for all people to come together by wearing denim as a visible sign of protest against sexual violence. Denim Day was originally triggered by a ruling from the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped her rapist remove her jeans thereby implying consent. Women of the Italian Parliament protested the decision by wearing jeans to work. As news of the decision spread, so did the protest. In April 1999, a social service agency in Los Angeles established the first Denim Day in the United States and it remains an integral part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. National Denim Day is designated on April 25th, as an important component of the campaign. (Mayor Carvalho will read the Denim Day Proclamation on April 2, 2018.) The Zonta Club of Kauai and Zonta Club of Hanalei advocates to "Say NO to Violence Against Women" a campaign to end violence against women and girls. Please join the Zonta Club of Kauai and Zonta Club of Hanalei in working together to encourage community members, elected officials, businesses and students to make a social statement with their fashion on April 2"d by wearing jeans as a visible means of protest against misconceptions that surround sexual assault on Denim Day. Zonta International's Mission: Empowering Women through Service & Advocacy. To learn more about the two Zonta Clubs on Kauai, visit their websites at: www.zonta-kauai.org and www.zontaclubofhanalei.com Equal Pay Day Stats — Tuesday, April 10, 2018 February 2018 to March 2018 � - 2 meetings No Permitted Interaction Group - P.I.G. Partnered with Zonta Club Zonta Club did proclamation Mayor invited and attended Lihu`e Civic Center Mo'ikeha Rotunda 4444 Rice Street Lihu`e, 11196766 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Mayor read the Zonta Club's proclamation • Edie did press release for Equal Pay Day • Group photo with Mayor Committee dressed in red Four CSW in attendance and four excused 1. Edie Ignacio-Neumiller 2. Jamie Bucao 3. Kathy Crowell 4. Sharon Lasker 5. Lisa Ellen Smith Excused: Patricia Wistinghausen, Wendy Martinez, Erika Valente, Regina Carvalho, BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR. Mayor COUNTY OF KAUA'I OFFICE OF THE MAYOR News Release For Immediate Release: March 21, 2018 WALLACE G. REZENTES JR. Managing Director ALDEN ALAYVILLA, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER Tel (808) 241-4909 Fax (808) 241-6877 Equal Pay Day Ceremony set for April 10 LIHU'E —The public is invited to attend the Equal Pay Day proclamation ceremony hosted by the Kaua'i Committee on the Status of Women (KCSW) and partnering with the Zonta Club of Kaua'i and Zonta Club of Hanalei. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 12:30 p.m. at the LThu'e Civic Center, Mo'ikeha rotunda. During the ceremony, Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. will highlight the need to address the issue of equal pay for equal work, and encourage elimination of the gender pay gap. The public is encouraged to wear "red" the symbol for "in the red" in pay which still exists today for equal work. While the wage gap has improved since the 1960s, women still earn, on average, only 70 percent of what men earn. Equal Pay Day symbolizes how far into the current year a women must work to earn as much as a man earned in the previous year, and is based on statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. In addition to annually co -hosting an Equal Pay Day ceremony, KCSW's Chair, Patricia Wistinghausen shared, "Recently at our January meeting, the women of the Committee signed and submitted testimony to our state House of Representatives, in support of HB671 Relating to Equal Pay. The bill is meant to promote gender equality in the workplace and help close the pay gap between men and women. And as the motto goes, we want 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' though we aim for this to be more than just a saying, and to be put into practice throughout Hawai' i." The KCSW is part of the Hawai'i State Commission on the Status of Women, which strives to advance the status of women and girls by acting as a catalyst for positive change through advocacy, education, collaboration and program development. The KCSW meets on the third Wednesday of the month. The next scheduled meeting is on April 18 at 5 p.m. at the Lihu'e Civic Center, Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B. For information about this and other events, please go to: www.kauai.gov/kccsw All KCSW meetings are open to the public. If you need an ASL interpreter, materials in an alternate format, or other auxiliary and support, or an interpreter for a language other than English, please contact the Office of Boards and Commissions at 241-4919 or via email sent to smuragin(a)kauai.gov at least seven days prior to the event.