HAWAII ISLAND (KHON2)– Officials said intercepting and seizing dangerous drugs is not enough in the war on fentanyl. Those on the front lines said the community has to be involved to really make an impact. They are sons, daughters, family members, loved ones, all killed by fentanyl here in Hawaii. And they are not alone. […]
“This executive order and survey are just our first actions to become a trauma-informed state,” said Gov. Green. “With the results, we will develop better services and programs that support the wellness and resilience of our people, including addressing community traumas we’ve lived through in the past several years, like the pandemic and Maui fires.”
Gov. Josh Green signed an executive order on Tuesday to make Hawaii a "trauma-informed state." The practice includes adopting knowledge about trauma into local laws.
Hawaii is now a “trauma-informed state.”
Under an executive order signed Tuesday by Gov. Josh Green, the state will now rely on understanding the life experiences of workers, families and individuals in finding solutions to support trauma survivors.
Mālama ʻOhana seeks to redesign and recommend transformative changes to Hawaiʻi’s existing child welfare system by working alongside families who have lived experience in the system.