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 About Sexual Assault and the Support Available
Clear information to help you understand sexual violence and your options
SATC provides clear, respectful information and connects you to trusted resources, all without pressure to take action. Learning about sexual violence can help you make sense of experiences, support someone else, or understand your rights and options. Explore these topics at your own pace. Support is always available if you need it.
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
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.
Understanding the Sex Offender Registry
Some people have questions about the sex offender registry and what it does—or does not—mean for safety and prevention. Learn how the registry works, its limitations, and how to interpret the information it provides.
Legal & Policy Information (Optional)
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
Use web chat (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding holidays)
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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.