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Ms. Ford mentioned that Dr. Sharon Vitousek completed a longitudinal study on pregnant women <br />drinking or on drugs for the North Hawaii Outcomes Project. Youth are drinking to anesthetize <br />themselves from the violence in home and/or to avoid reality. Ms. Ford suggested that Dr. Vitousek <br />speak at one of the meetings. <br /> <br />Ms. Ford mentioned that Jackie Murray APRN of Kona Hospital has a mobile van at Ka’u High School. <br />Jackie works with students there and the teen pregnancy rate has decreased significantly. Another <br />suggestion was Dr. Lani Higgins of West Hawaii Community Health Center as she works with teens. <br /> <br />Each County Council member will receive contingency funds - $45,000 through December 1, 2014 and <br />additional $45,000 through June 30, 2015. <br /> <br />Karen mentioned the “defendant shaming” posters and PSAs. Shaming the defendant is taking the <br />power away from the batterer. <br /> <br />Cyd reported that the Sexual Violence Prevention committee is working with Hilo High School’s <br />Performing Arts Learning Center for radio spots and videos. Messages relate to how to show love and <br />affections without doing it and healthy ways to break up a romantic relationship. <br /> <br />CORRESPONDENCE <br />Thank you letter from Real Women Essay Contest Winner Rudy Castro was circulated. <br /> <br />REPORTS <br />A. Liaison <br /> 1. HSCSW <br />Elena did not attend today’s meeting due to vacation. Elena emailed that the <br />Commission did not have a meeting. Executive Director did attend the signing of the <br />Minimum Wage increase bill. The Commission is planning on submitted testimony in <br />support of Molly Stebbins for Corporation Counsel. She served as the Committee’s <br />counsel prior to Margaret. <br /> <br /> 2. Legislative Update <br /> No Report. <br /> <br />B. Education <br /> 1. Equal Pay <br />PayDay candy bars were also passed out at KTA Waimea, Breastfeeding Summit, two <br />canoe races and UH West Hawaii campus. <br /> <br />2. Voter Registration <br />Voter registration was conducted at the Kona Stroll. It was a successful event – <br />applications were handed out, Urgent Services Directory for Families and PayDay candy <br />bars were handed out. Our banner was not present. Carol will deliver the banner to <br />Hazel. Brochures were not ready to be handed out. Next voter registration is <br />September 21. Those interested are invited to help. <br /> <br />2 <br />07/01/14 – Final <br />HC CSW 06/13/2014 Meeting Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />