STARFISH MENTORING PROGRAM:
We provide one to one long term mentors who provide consistent support for youth on their journey of healing as they move toward self-efficacy and healthy relationships. Regularly, we provide mentor-mentee meet ups in person and/or virtual.
COVID-19 Virtual Adaptation: Our mentors are adjusting to meet the needs of our youth. They are providing more frequent calls, texts, letter writing, and video calls. We know that social distancing can create feelings of isolation for our youth and mentors are providing a safe place for youth to experience their emotions and will help them navigate their daily actions and interactions. Parent and family needs are shifting as well as placements for youth who are in short term shelters. In order to meet youth where they currently are, our mentors are planning the following:
Contact the Starfish Mentoring Program Manager at 808-222-1872 to inquire about the program or to make a referral.
Requests for mentors have increased during this time and we are looking for volunteers. Our goal is for every youth in our care to have an advocate who empowers them on their journey of healing. Ho’ōla Nā Pua’s Starfish Mentoring Program provides a mentor to youth 11-21 years of age who are at risk of or have been exploited. Mentors and mentees build relationships through creative activities and rapport-building exercises, such as opportunities to build confidence, new learning experiences, and planning for the future.
If you are interested, please email [email protected]
Sex Trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, obtaining, patronizing, or
Refers to a range of crimes and activities involving the sexual abuse or exploitation of a child for
There are over 4 million people sex trafficked each year and over 1 million are children. This is a
We provide support and care coordination to help victims and survivors access basic needs and
P.O. Box 22551
Honolulu, HI 96823
[email protected]
(808) 445-3131
If you or someone else are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local police.
If you want to report a potential suicide threat, please visit the following website: SuicidePreventionLifeline.org
Need to make a report of suspected trafficking or exploitation?
Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline (888) 373-7888 or text HELP to 233733.
State of Hawaii Child Protective Service
(CWS) Hotline (808) 832-5300 (24/7) or (1888) 380-3088 (Neighbor Islands) (24/7)
Did you see something inappropriate online that is potentially exploiting children?
Call the CyberTipline 1.800.THE.LOST (1800) 843-5678 or go to report.cybertip.org.
Email: [email protected]
Main Office: Phone: (808) 445-3131
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 22551 Honolulu, HI 96823
Office Hours M – F : 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.