Hotline Services
If you, a friend or a family member has been sexually assaulted, call us for help. Trained SATC crisis workers are on duty 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to provide confidential support, information and advocacy.
Learn More About Sexual Violence and How SATC Can Help
Sexual violence can affect anyone, and understanding it is an important step toward prevention, healing, and supporting others.
Learning about sexual violence can help you make sense of experiences, understand your rights and options, or support someone else. SATC offers confidential, compassionate support for anyone who has experienced sexual violence. Services include 24/7 crisis support, medical care, crisis counseling, and ongoing therapeutic care. Whether you are seeking information about the topic of sexual violence, services available for yourself or someone you care about, SATC is here to help you navigate options and connect you with the support you need.
Understanding Sexual Violence
Learn what sexual violence is, the different forms it can take and how consent works. These resources offer clear explanations using plain language.
Topics include:
What is sexual violence
Types of sexual violence
Consent and capacity
Sexual violence across the lifespan
Sexual Violence and Children & Teens
Information about sexual violence involving children and teens, including common concerns, safety considerations and age-specific information.
Topics include:
Child sexual abuse
Sexual violence involving teens
Online safety and digital risks
Age of consent
Safety & Awareness Online
With increased use of electronic devices and unprecedented time spent on the internet, sexual harm can also happen in digital spaces. SATC’s online resources cover online risks and ways to stay informed and safer when using the internet or social media.
Learn about online exploitation, harassment and grooming and how to recognize warning signs.
Legal & Policy Information
If you want to understand legal definitions, rights or reporting options in Hawaiʻi, this section provides general information to help you make informed choices. Explore Hawaiʻi sexual assault laws, statutes of limitation, reporting options and related public policy.
Learning Is Not a Commitment
You can read, pause or return later. Learning does not mean deciding anything right now. If you’d like to talk with someone or need support at any point, help is available.
Call the SATC 24-hour hotline: 808-524-7273
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Medical Care
Medical care following a sexual assault is important even if you have no visible injuries. Medical Care is available to adults and minors, females and males.
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Crisis Counseling
A sexual assault can be a devastating physical and emotional experience. Dealing with the trauma of a sexual assault can be difficult as many emotions arise.
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Clinical Therapy
The SATC provides individual and family therapy, victim support services and legal systems advocacy for children, adolescents and adults. We have experienced professional therapists to help with your healing.