Main Line: (808) 847-3285 PACT Family Peace Center: (808) 832-0855 pacthawaii.org/ www.pacthawaii.org/peace_center Volunteer Legal Services Hawai`i serves Hawaii`s low-income community through pro bono attorneys. These pro bono lawyers provide legal services in a variety of civil matters, including divorce, paternity, custody, child support, guardianship, adoption, power of attorney, wills, employment and labor, landlord-tenant, collections, public benefits, bankruptcy, immigration, and tax education. You can help as long as you follow the guidelines for low-income people and have a legal problem with the service policies. The Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i is a nonprofit public interest law firm whose mission is to achieve fairness and justice through legal advocacy, outreach, and education for those in need. Legal Aid continues to provide comprehensive representation to those in need and has improved access to justice by also training clients to manage their own legal affairs. The Domestic Violence Action Centre provides victims of domestic violence with legal information, judicial support, advocacy and safety planning support. DVAC provided legal information and representation to victims. With lawyers and lawyers on staff, DVAC aims to support and accompany victims in their quest for safety and freedom. Range of services offered: Legal advice and advice: individual advice on legal issues, brochures and referrals to appropriate agencies. Postal services: Helping people represent themselves in court proceedings. Limited representation: assisting clients in negotiations and resolving legal issues with the other party. Full representation: Actual representation of clients at judicial and administrative hearings.
Main Line: (808) 536-8826 Neighbouring Islands: (800) 499-4302 ext. 279 www.legalaidhawaii.org/immigrant-justice-center.html Immigration Specific Division of the Hawaii Legal Aid Society that provides free legal services to needy immigrants living in Hawaii. Services include assistance with VAWA self-applications, abused spouse waivers, T and U nonimmigrant visas, as well as renewing documentation and replacing green cards and naturalization certificates. The Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center is a branch of the Legal Aid Society that provides free legal services to eligible immigrants living in the state of Hawaii. HIJC also conducts outreach and education activities, organizes free legal clinics, and provides training on various immigration and related civil rights issues. * Services are generally free for those who are eligible for LASH services. For those who earn too much money or have too many assets to receive free legal services, The Affordable Lawyers project offers limited legal services at a fixed discounted rate. Child and Family Services is a full-service, family-focused, not-for-profit organization dedicated to “empowering families and promoting healthy child development.” CFS offers a wide range of programs to meet the needs of our four main areas of interest: Keiki Care, Youth Strengthening, Trauma Healing (Adults and Families), and Kūpuna Honor.
The Child and Family Services Shelter Line can connect victims of domestic violence with emergency shelters. (808) 681-3500 www.childandfamilyservice.org/ PACT serves over 15,000 parents, children, individuals, and families each year with national programs and services in 5 focus areas: Early Childhood Education, Domestic Violence Intervention, Family Strengthening Services, Behavioral Health Support, and Community Building. HONOLULU ONLY – Walk-in tours are accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Guests are kindly requested to arrive at 08:00 to make an appointment with the check-in staff. Walk-in tours are on a first-come, first-served basis. Ala Kuola is a court-sanctioned organization that can help victims obtain a restraining order. Ala Kuola`s mission is to help victims of domestic violence achieve safety, peace and healing through a continuum of services provided by our partners and collaborators in the community.
K9 Kokua provides emergency care to victims of domestic violence and other families in crisis. – Telephone interpretation services for reception and interviews with clients. The Family Court Injunction Hotline (Oahu First Circuit) can provide information about ORTs and the process for obtaining protection orders. You can contact this organization by phone from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 11:30 and from 13:00 to 15:30. The Humane Society of Hawaii`s Pals program provides temporary support to families in crisis. Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women & Children`s Sexual Abuse Treatment Center (SATC) is a national program that provides comprehensive services to survivors of sexual assault.
