Kokua Kanawai Reporting Duties

Summary

A kokua kanawai in Hawaii is required to report suspected abuse or neglect of children or elderly individuals. Reporting other crimes, such as food stamp fraud, is not mandatory unless it impacts the wards welfare. For guidance on specific situations, consulting with a supervising authority or legal advisor is recommended.

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This is for gaurdianship of an elderly person
In Hawaii, if you are a kokua kanawai (court-appointed special advocate) and you come across a crime or abuse involving an elderly person during your duties, you should report it.
Key Points:
- Mandatory Reporting: Required to report suspected abuse or neglect of elderly individuals.
- Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality but prioritize reporting duties.
Would you like more details on how to report or any other specifics?
No if thought the ward was involved in food stamp fraud would he have to report it
In Hawaii, if a kokua kanawai (court-appointed special advocate) suspects that the ward is involved in food stamp fraud, it is not explicitly required to report this crime unless it involves fraud or abuse that affects their welfare. However, you should consider consulting with your supervising authority or legal advisor for guidance.
Would you like more specific information on how to proceed?
What is explicitly
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In Hawaii, a kokua kanawai (court-appointed special advocate) is explicitly required to report any suspected abuse or neglect of a child or elderly individual they come across during their duties. For other crimes, such as food stamp fraud, it is not explicitly required unless it impacts the welfare of the ward.
Would you like to know more about this reporting process or have any other questions?
No thank you
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