Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Aliʻiōlani Hale, Supreme Court
417 S King Street, Honolulu
Events Starts at 12:00 PM (HST)
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary’s Committee on Equality and Access to the Courts (CEAC) and the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center are pleased to present this kickoff event for the Judiciary’s Equitable and Sustainable Futures Speaker Series. The program is cosponsored by the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association Civic Education Committee.
Five public programs are scheduled from January through May 2025 to build pilina (connection and collaboration) between stakeholders across the justice system in public conversation with the goal of influencing change in law, public policy, and institutional operation.
Program 2 of 5-Part Series
Resources and Operations: Sustainable Solutions for the Future of Hawaiʻi’s Justice System
Political willpower and resource allocation are frequently cited as reasons preventing widespread reform to Hawaiʻi’s justice system. This panel discussion explored ways in which Hawaiʻi’s justice departments can creatively identify and sustain resources, and invest in programs that effectively improve public safety and wellbeing. Featuring key voices from legal, advocacy, and oversight sectors, this discussion explored reforms needed to move towards a more efficient, sustainable, and equitable justice system. Panelists discussed their experiences navigating political, financial, or other logistical barriers and achievements made to improve services in their respective fields.
