Your safety comes first
Talk to someone who can help
Filing a restraining order can be scary. You do not have to do it alone. These services are free.
If you are in danger right now, call 911. Otherwise, the PACT hotline below is the best place to start — they will help you make a plan.
Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi
Free legal help with restraining orders, family law, housing, and more.
Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm HST. Statewide.
PACT — Hawaii Domestic Violence Hotline
24-hour confidential support, safety planning, and shelter referrals.
24 hours / 7 days. Statewide.
Domestic Violence Action Center
Legal advocacy, helpline, and safe shelter coordination on Oʻahu.
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm HST.
Sex Abuse Treatment Center (Kapiʻolani)
24-hour crisis support and medical advocacy for sexual assault survivors.
24 hours / 7 days. Oʻahu and neighbor islands.
You do not have to make a police report or file in court to talk with these advocates. They are confidential and free.