In the News

Hawaii News Now – Spotlight Now: Leaders discuss efforts to curb recent rise of domestic violence in Hawaii

Watch President & CEO, Amanda Pump, and partners as they discussed the state of DV in Hawai’i and how CFS is enhancing services through innovative programs. Click here to watch.

• KHON – 33% of women, 25% of men in Hawaiʻi experience this. Do you? Watch the full story here.
• Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Program shelters domestic violence victims and their pets. Read full article here.
• Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Domestic violence affects us all, a whole community approach is necessary. Read full article here.
• Hawaii Tribune-Herald – Nonprofit holds event to raise awareness about domestic violence. Read more (subscription required)
• Big Island Video News – Sign Waving Held For Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read more (subscription required)

A Survivor‘s Perspective

“I’d had 20+ years of hiding, burying, and pretending everything was ok and then I found CFS when I was searching for a way to protect my kids. I took classes with CFS and there were so many others like me and it was like this connecting light, or like adding flowers to a lei, where we got to be comfortable and ease each other’s burdens. I’m very thankful for CFS and connecting with others that endured the same type of experience. The tools that I learned from the program I use daily, so it’s been beneficial for me, my family, and my friends that also see the change in me and want to tap into these resources.”

CFS participant and survivor of Domestic Violence