A law professor KITV4 spoke with says Hirokawa s defense is hard to prove and rarely used, so he doesn t believe it s likely to impact future assault cases from being reported.
A state program tracked more child abuse cases in Hawaii in 2022 than in the previous two years, which saw cases fall during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, The Conversation talked with Lynn Costales Matsuoka, the executive director of the Sex Abuse Treatment Center. She shared how parents can keep communication lines open with their children, and how victims can access local resources.