A Reentry Simulation workshop is scheduled for June 13 in Honolulu to address challenges faced by individuals after incarceration. The event provides a hands-on experience and will include policymakers, educators, and community advocates, according to the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary.
The program runs from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Aliʻiōlani Hale and requires prior registration through the Hawaiʻi Reentry Simulation Interest Form. It is facilitated by the Penn State Restorative Justice Initiative and supported by the American Institute for Research Technical Assistance Grant, using a model developed by the U.S. Department of Justice. Native Hawaiians make up 21% of the state’s population but represent 37% of those incarcerated, as stated in a 2018 HCR 85 Task Force report. The event focuses on reentry challenges. Attendees may request Continuing Legal Education Credit Hours, and a Certificate of Attendance will be issued, as reported by the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary.
An upcoming workshop will feature check-in, a reentry simulation exercise, a lunch break, and a panel discussion. It is organized by Penn State’s Restorative Justice Initiative, the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary’s Committee on Equality and Access to the Courts, King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center, Hawai’i Friends of Restorative Justice, and the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association Civic Education Committee. The event will be held at a Hawaiʻi State Judiciary venue. Attendees who require accommodations should contact Brenda Martinez in advance. Details and RSVP information are available on the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary website.
