KA ‘AHA KENEKOA
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2026
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Senator Carol Fukunaga, Chair |
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Senator Chris Lee, Vice Chair |
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Senator Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III, Chair |
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Senator Rachele Lamosao, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
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TIME: |
3:00 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 016 & Videoconference State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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BUILDING HOURS: 7AM TO 5PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY
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A G E N D A
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I. INTRODUCTIONS & OPENING REMARKS: |
Director Tommy Johnson Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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II. PRESENTATION: |
Cathi Ho Schar University of Hawaii Community Design Center
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A. Breaking cycles: Alternative Models for Rehabilitation and
Restorative Justice on Oahu
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B. April 2026 Update from DCR Consultants Summary of internal reviews, planning steps or policy discussions undertaken involving Breaking Cycles concepts. (2025-2026) |
Gordon Wood
Chris Kinimaka Consultant
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C. Please identify areas where Breaking Cycles concepts: 1. Have been incorporated? 2. Are under evaluation? 3. Have not yet been adopted? 4. Has the department provided clear acknowledgements of gaps identified by HCSOC, OPD, and community advocates on implementation and alignment?
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D. How does Breaking Cycles inform: 1. Custody vs. care continuum? 2. Diversion and decarceration strategies? 3. Programming for mental health, substance use, education, and reentry?
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E. Consideration of staff well-being and workplace culture as essential to successful rehabilitation (based on Oversight Commission findings on staff stress, training needs, and wellness)
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No public testimony will be accepted.
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FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 808-586-6460.
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_____________________________________ Senator Herbert M. Richards, III Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Carol Fukunaga Chair |
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