To create educational and work environments at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa that are free from sexual harassment and discrimination, the campus has several valuable resources including the Mānoa Advocate. The confidential Mānoa Advocate provides assessment, support, resources and navigation for UH Mānoa students, faculty or staff who may be experiencing sex- or gender-based discrimination, harassment, sexual assault, domestic/dating violence or stalking.
“I want people of the UH Mānoa community to know that I’m here for them. If anyone thinks they may be experiencing sex- or gender-based harassment, discrimination, or violence they don’t have to feel alone,” said Mānoa Advocate Jamie Newalu. “There are options and support for them, and I’m here to help them navigate their options. It can be particularly tricky for those in dating or domestic violence relationships, so I encourage them to reach out for support when they are ready.”
Students and staff who need assistance can reach out to the office to discuss their options (i.e. reporting, interventions, support) both within and outside of UH Mānoa. Services that the Mānoa Advocate can offer are referrals, counseling, advocacy, safety planning and support as appropriate to the personal circumstances.
The Mānoa Advocate is a designated confidential resource for Title IX related matters. Limitations to confidentiality may apply if the responding party (alleged perpetrator, offender or abuser) is an employee of UH, as the university may have a duty to respond. In such circumstances, privacy will be upheld to the extent permitted by law.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Mānoa Advocate, the Prevention, Awareness, Understanding (PAU) Violence program, UH Mānoa Women’s Center and Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) have partnered to hold events throughout the month.
#UHWeAllKnow1 social media campaign and give away by PAU Violence
- Throughout October 2021
Follow PAU Violence on Facebook and Instagram to help spread awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There will be opportunities to participate and win prizes.
Domestic violence awareness table at Campus Center
- Thursday, October 14, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Monday, October 18, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Check out the resource table at Campus Center in conjunction with Domestic Violence Action Center.
Virtual presentation: Online dating safety and upstander support
- Wednesday, October 20, 12–1 p.m.
Pandemic limiting options for meeting someone in person? Talk story with DVAC’s TAP808 team about ways to be safe and smart when using dating apps and matching with potential partners or hook ups. Learn how to support a friend who may be experiencing an unhealthy or abusive relationship. Let’s be intentional about how we show up for each other. Sign-ups for this virtual presentation at: http://go.hawaii.edu/peP
Beautiful Pieces: A Glass Mosaic Experience hosted by Nā Wahine ʻo Lapaʻau
- Sunday, October 24, 6–7 p.m.
Join a small intimate glass mosaic workshop to acknowledge domestic violence survivors. Go to Nā Wahine ʻo Lapaʻau and UH Manoa Women’s Center Instagram accounts and sign-up, link in the bio. Or email nawahineolapaau@gmail.com. Space is limited.
The Bystander Moment film virtual screening and discussion
- Screening: October 15–25
- Discussion: Monday, October 25, 12–1 p.m.
Join a virtual screening and discussion with PAU Violence and Nā Leo Kāne on The Bystander Moment. For more information email UHMPAU@hawaii.edu.
To contact the Mānoa Advocate, please email manoaadv@hawaii.edu or call (808) 956-9499.
