By passing two anti-sexual violence laws this year, Hawaii is setting an example for state legislators across the nation.
The Clery Act requires greater transparency and timely warnings from colleges and universities about crimes that are committed on campus, including crimes of sexual violence.
Campus SaVE amends the Clery Act to increase transparency requirements for colleges, guarantee rights for survivors, establish disciplinary proceedings, and require education programs.
The SAFER Act supports efforts to audit, test, and reduce the backlog of DNA evidence in sexual assault cases and bring perpetrators to justice.
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex by educational institutions that receive federal funding.
VOCA helps victims deal with the tangible costs of surviving a crime, such as medical bills, counseling services, and lost wages.
International law firm Hogan Lovells leads efforts on creation of comprehensive sexual assault database