And of course recognizing that the military families do go outside of the military provider community to access services in the private sector, so to the extent that you have this kind of awareness about the specific stressors and how to…

And, Nanci, you are right that the military does have an early release of dependents which is similar to return the dependents to a much safer situation.

I think that we recognize, and particularly as both Congresswoman Hanabusa and I serve on the Armed Services Committee for our respective bodies, that we are dealing with a very unique environment with regard to the military.

Do you think a more formal way of communicating with the military would help in Hawaii than what exists right now?

We do not necessarily know the full extent of this problem in either the military side or the civilian side, because just as sexual assault is underreported, probably this is also underreported.

the military is concerned about how to deal with it, and one of the responses has been to allow for restrictive reporting.

So, for clarification then, the Attorney General actually designates within the Molokai shelter who will get what amount?

Good morning. This hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee will come to order.

It takes willing hearts to go there.

I definitely share your concerns. We definitely want to work together to make sure we are providing the best services for our families.

So, I think for the military, thank both of you for raising that question of how do military victims, how safe do they feel in coming forward.

Whatever the Attorney General funding decisions are, they do the decisions.