2006-08-17 Committee on the Status of Women Minutes

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“violence is violence.” As a committee, she would like to do more in the area of domestic violence and teen dating violence. There is a tremendous social problem in domestic violence and violence against women and children. As far as gentle birth, they have not even addressed prenatal care which is something so basic, widespread, and needed. There has been awareness by every organization from grassroots up to the federal government level, but what is our role to bring the message home to our community as far as prenatal care? Gentle gestation might be just one facet. CSW needs to discuss what direction the committee needs to take and put their energy into it. S. Newland stated that a lot of time, energy, and money have been spent addressing domestic violence. She is asking that CSW support domestic harmony awareness by bringing our attention to it. D. Pung said that the idea is good, but she’s not sure what the committee is going to do and tell people about domestic harmony awareness. N. Kelly agreed with K. Peters about supporting the concept of sharing information about domestic harmony. However, the committee needs to look at other things such as the impact, how many people does it involve, is it the best use of funds. S. Newland moved that CSW agrees to support domestic harmony awareness as an alternative to domestic violence. C. Ka-ipo seconded the motion. K. Peters stated that CSW should discuss this further because her position is to increase intolerance for violence. S. Newland amended her motion that CSW support the importance of domestic harmony for women and society’s well being. C. Ka-ipo seconded the motion. The motion was passed with C. Ka-ipo, N. Kelly, S. Newland, and E. Takazawa voting in favor. ANNOUNCEMENTS D. Pung announced that there will be a Olweus Bully Prevention Program workshop to be held on Thursday, August 24, 2006, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the UHH Campus Center Room 301. This workshop is targeted for school type people. The second workshop “What is bullying and what do I do about it?” will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2006, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the UHH Campus Center Room 301. There is a $3 parking fee on Thursday. Jane Riese, Master Trainer of the Olweus Program, will lead both workshops. A. Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Friday, September 15, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. in Kona. Location to be announced. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, _______________________________ JEAN VIERNES, STAFF SECRETARY 5