Emergency Shelter for Exploited Minors of the Juvenile Justice System

2026-11-03

The purpose of this Request for Information ( RFI ) is to solicit information , comments , and feedback regarding Emergency Shelter for Exploited Minors of the Juvenile Justice System who are suspected or confirmed victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation ( CSE ), sextortion , and labor sex trafficking . Service providers , professionals , or individuals interested in assisting the Department of Human Services ( DHS ), Office of Youth Services ( OYS ), in developing a Request for Proposal ( RFP ) to procure these services are encouraged to participate in the RFI session and submit a written response . The target population of these services is youth ages 12 through 17 years old who are suspected or confirmed victims of CSE , sextortion , and labor sex trafficking . These services are expected to be delivered in a manner that provides a safe trauma - informed environment , which shall include : 1 . 24 / 7 accessible and comprehensive continuum of care for minors of all genders ; specifically designed to support sexually exploited minors . 2 . Immediate access to emergency beds and crisis interventions . 3 . Trauma - informed therapeutic services and supervision . 4 . Counseling services , case management and referral services . 5 . Assessment and safety / crisis plan , to include access to crisis hotlines . 6 . Outreach and advocacy support .

Hawaii

2026-04-08