Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 353-6.5

(1) Appropriate treatment, including substance abuse and mental health treatment;

(2) Individualized case management to help women offenders set and achieve goals;

(3) Life skills development workshops, including budgeting, money management, nutrition, and exercise;

(4) Development of self-determination through education; employment training; community-based work furlough programs; special education for the learning disabled; and social, cognitive, communication, and life skills training;

(5) Family-focused programming, including issues relating to pregnancy and single parenthood;

(6) Peer support and the development of peer networks;

(7) Transitional support for women offenders and their families to promote successful reentry into their families and communities;

(8) Highly skilled staff experienced in working with women offenders and their concerns;

(9) Formal recognition of participant achievement;

(10) Ongoing attention to building community-based support;

(11) Assistance for women offenders who need to develop a marketable job skill and a career plan;

(12) Geographical proximity to children and family; and

(13) The goal of providing a gender-responsive continuum of care.