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Safe, Strong and Sober Project

Award Number: ASTWH220107
ORGANIZATION: OFFICE ON WOMEN'S HEALTH
OPDIV: DHHS/OS
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: DEMONSTRATION
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2022
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2025

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Safe, Strong and Sober Project - Individuals who are pregnant or postpartum are vulnerable to IPV. Survivors of IPV are at higher risk of engaging in risky behaviors, including substance abuse and substance use disorders. Rivera et al. (2015) reported that across several studies, a significant number of women - anywhere from 47% to 90% - in treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) experienced physical and/or sexual victimization from an intimate partner. The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health (NCDVTMH) found that survivors of IPV may use substances for a number of reasons (Zapata-Alma, 2020). They may be introduced to the substance by their abuser. Substance use coercion is a tactic used by abusers to make the victim dependent on the substance and thus, on the abuser. Survivors may use substances as a coping mechanism, especially in the face of continual trauma and harm. Substances allow the survivor to numb the mental and emotional harm. This numbing also helps the survivor avoid seeking medical care for physical pain or injury inflicted by the abuser, for which the survivor may be too ashamed to seek treatment. For some survivors, using substances with the abuser is an attempt at connection, which the survivor may hope prevents the abuser from inflicting more pain (Zapata-Alma, 2020). The work to address this intersection has been undeveloped in Hawaii. Patients in prenatal and postpartum care can be supported in the community with a focused effort. This application reflects the collaborative intention to train, educate, improve screening, strengthen protocols and provide supportive services to women at risk for partner abuse, substance abuse and health conditions related to pregnancy and the postpartum period. With the engagement of programs statewide moms, pregnant women, survivors and substance users can become whole, feel supported and develop protective parenting assets.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2025	2024	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTER	800 BETHEL ST	HONOLULU	HI	96813	HONOLULU	USA	Advancing System Improvements for Key Issues in Women's Health	01	3	7/10/2025	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2025	2023	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTER	800 BETHEL ST	HONOLULU	HI	96813	HONOLULU	USA	Advancing System Improvements for Key Issues in Women's Health	01	3	7/10/2025	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $403,435 )
2024	2024	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTER	800 BETHEL ST	HONOLULU	HI	96813	HONOLULU	USA	Advancing System Improvements for Key Issues in Women's Health	00	3	9/20/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$403,435
2024	2023	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTER	800 BETHEL ST	HONOLULU	HI	96813	HONOLULU	USA	Advancing System Improvements for Key Issues in Women's Health	01	2	7/17/2024	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2024	2023	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTER	800 BETHEL ST	HONOLULU	HI	96813	HONOLULU	USA	Advancing System Improvements for Key Issues in Women's Health	00	3	9/20/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2024	2022	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTER	800 BETHEL ST	HONOLULU	HI	96813	HONOLULU	USA	Advancing System Improvements for Key Issues in Women's Health	01	2	7/17/2024	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $403,435

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $420,379 )
2023	2023	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTER	800 BETHEL ST	HONOLULU	HI	96813	HONOLULU	USA	Advancing System Improvements for Key Issues in Women's Health	00	2	9/21/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$420,379
2023	2022	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTER	800 BETHEL ST	HONOLULU	HI	96813	HONOLULU	USA	Advancing System Improvements for Key Issues in Women's Health	00	2	9/21/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $420,379

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $520,379 )
2022	2022	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL HOTLINE	PO BOX 3198	HONOLULU	HI	96801	HONOLULU	USA	Advancing System Improvements for Key Issues in Women's Health	01	1	9/27/2022	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$20,379
2022	2022	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL HOTLINE	PO BOX 3198	HONOLULU	HI	96801	HONOLULU	USA	Advancing System Improvements for Key Issues in Women's Health	00	1	9/12/2022	NEW	$500,000
														Subtotal = $520,379

Grand Total All Awards = $1,344,193

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Safe, Strong and Sober Project

Award Number: ASTWH220107

ORGANIZATION: OFFICE ON WOMEN'S HEALTH

OPDIV: DHHS/OS

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: DEMONSTRATION

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2022

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2025

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