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 the Equitable and Sustainable Futures Speaker Series. Five programs are scheduled through May 2025 to build pilina (connection and collaboration) between stakeholders across the justice system. Through engaging public discussions, this series seeks to drive critical change in law, policy, and institutional practices to improve public awareness, safety, and wellbeing. The series is cosponsored by the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association Civic Education Committee.

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 will explore 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 will explore reforms needed to move towards a more efficient, sustainable, and equitable justice system. Panelists will discuss their experiences navigating political, financial, or other logistical barriers and achievements made to improve services in their respective fields.

This programming series is a follow-up to CEAC’s Racial Equity Speaker Series that occurred virtually between January and May 2021 (access recordings here).