About Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii

Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii was started by a group of human service providers who became convinced the community needed a voice dedicated to child abuse and neglect.  In 1982, this group became the Hawaii Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America (one of 50 chapters Nationwide) and in 1987, became a participating agency of Aloha United Way.

Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii is continually reviewing ways to bring awareness of child abuse and neglect as it is a year round commitment. It needs to be heard that an estimate of 5,000 children in Hawaii were reported abused or neglected with 50% or the reports confirmed. Through public awareness, community education and support programs these numbers can be reduced.

Through a wide range of activities, Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii, is developing ways to offer every community an opportunity to join this movement. We all must work together to make this vision a reality. 

Hawaii Board and Staff Roster

Executive Director:
Robert L. Raasch Barajas

Board Chair:
Charlene Richardson

Board Vice Chair:
Vacant

Board Secretary:
Richelyn AKM Chow

Board Treasurer:
Karen Tessier

Community Board Members:
Justin Cruz
Paula Kalima
Nancy Ortiz
Sheri Taflinger

Monthly board meetings are held the last Monday of the month. We would love for you to become a part of this community movement. Contact 808-951-0200 or email: prevenchildabusehawaii@gmail.com for more information. 

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Your tax-deductible donation to Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii will go a long way towards helping our islands keiki.
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Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii is a chartered chapter of the national organization Prevent Child Abuse America.

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