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who have been exploited.

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We believe every child should be safe.

Committed to the prevention of sex trafficking and providing care for children

who have been exploited.

Donate

WHO WE ARE

Ho’ōla Nā Pua (New Life for Our Children) was founded to shine light on the dark criminal enterprise of sex trafficking, placing the health of Hawaii’s youth at the center of our mission and vision for our community. We are committed to the prevention of sex trafficking and providing care for children who have been exploited. Ho’ōla Nā Pua (HNP) is dedicated to creating a community where children are safe and have the ability to embrace their bright futures. Today, not only does HNP offer integrated programming that reaches over thousands of youth and community members and stakeholders across the state of Hawaii annually, but is considered a national partner and a rising standard in the global effort to stop sex trafficking, permanently.

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Education

Teen Dating – Red Flags

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February 22, 2021 0

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Our Story: Helping Sexually Exploited Children in Hawaii

The vision of Ho‘ōla Nā Pua began over a decade ago, when Jessica Muñoz was working as a Nurse Practitioner in the emergency room and began to notice signs of physical and psychological abuse being endured by sexually exploited children in Hawai‘i. Given the hidden nature of child sex trafficking, the true abuse was often […]

October 12, 2020 0

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Sex Trafficking Help: What Does Grooming Look Like?

A recent study on sex trafficking in Hawaii showed that three in four sex trafficking victims are trafficked by someone they know. A friend, boyfriend, and even family members can be traffickers by using tactics to take control over their victims. Grooming is one of those tactics, used by traffickers every day to intentionally manipulate [&hell

August 18, 2020 0

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Sex Trafficking Happens in Hawaii

To understand this tragedy called sex trafficking, and to help vulnerable youth, it’s important that we all

June 23, 2020 0

Education

Teen Dating – Red Flags

Adolescence should be exciting and fun testing one’s wings with the safety and freedom to fall and soar. T

February 22, 2021 0

What we do

We do it for People in need

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What is sex trafficking?

Sex Trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, obtaining, patronizing, or

The Issue

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What is commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC)?

Refers to a range of crimes and activities involving the sexual abuse or exploitation of a child for

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Trauma

Trauma is invisible; the scars are unseen. Survivors of sex trafficking have complex trauma.

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Statistics and Research

There are over 4 million people sex trafficked each year and over 1 million are children. This is a

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Kauai

In cooperation with the State of Hawaii Department of Health regarding COVID-19, and with unwavering respect a

Hawai’i

Attending a Hoʻōla Nā Pua event is a great way to get informed about sex trafficking and to learn how you c

O’ahu

In cooperation with the State of Hawaii Department of Health regarding COVID-19, and with unwavering respect a

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Advocacy

ADVOCACY PROGRAM

We provide support and care coordination to help victims and survivors access basic needs and

Date: March 25, 2020

HOKU

We provide support to youth currently at juvenile facilities, through lessons teaching resiliency

Date: March 25, 2020

STARFISH MENTORING PROGRAM

We provide support and care coordination to help victims and survivors access basic needs and

Date: March 25, 2020

Events

Upcoming Events

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Kauai

In cooperation with the State of Hawaii Department of Health regarding COVID-19, and with unwavering respect a

Hawai’i

Attending a Hoʻōla Nā Pua event is a great way to get informed about sex trafficking and to learn how you c

O’ahu

In cooperation with the State of Hawaii Department of Health regarding COVID-19, and with unwavering respect a

View All Events

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Be Part of the Solution

Volunteers are the backbone of Hoʻōla Nā Pua and play an important role in our mission to provide a safe campus for underage female victims of sex trafficking in Hawaii. They are working professionals, parents, college and high school students, retirees, event organizers, fundraisers, and more. We have several volunteer opportunities listed below and will have many more in the years to come, as we get closer to opening the home.

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Testimonials

What People
Say About Us

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Many of us have never talked about sex trafficking or understand what it is. We were able to learn about the signs to look for in our students, reasons why, and most importantly how to prevent this from happening to our students, school, and community. I feel like this presentation should be given to the whole school, every parent, and whole community because it's so valuable and necessary. All our teachers would like to see your presentation.

Lahainaluna, High School Teacher

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I learned that it is within myself to determine my self worth.

Hoku, Group Services Client

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As a physician, state leader and a father, keeping our keiki from being exploited is very important to me. We have been working closely with Ho‘ōla Nā Pua to bring awareness and create a coordinated effort to find solutions to this very serious issue. This is a public health and public safety issue, and we will continue to support Ho‘ōla Nā Pua’s efforts to keep our communities safe.”

Lieutenant Governor Josh Green, MD

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