Council Member Weier presented an honorary certificate Oct. 1 recognizing the Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) for its work supporting survivors and for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Weier introduced DVAC staff present in the chamber, including Ella Mojica, identified as vice president of community services; Reiko Namiki, identified with a program title in the transcript; Tammy Oneja Collins, identified as an advocate; Dominic Agonoy, identified as safe, strong, sober program manager; and Jordan Renfro, teen alert program manager.

Weier summarized DVAC’s services and program reach for fiscal year 2025: responding to more than 2,700 helpline calls, providing ongoing advocacy to nearly 600 clients, offering over 7,000 court-related services and reaching more than 3,000 youth statewide. The presentation highlighted specialized programs such as the teen alert program (TAP 808) and the Safe, Strong & Sober initiative and emphasized trauma-informed care tailored to Hawaii’s diverse population.

The council’s remarks commended DVAC’s leadership in legal representation, housing assistance, system advocacy and community education. The item was honorary; no council votes or funding decisions were made during the presentation.