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The Pu‘uhonua Program serves incarcerated individuals and opportunity youth by providing credit-bearing college coursework at Hawai‘i Youth Correctional Facility, Halawa Correctional Facility, Olomana School, Women’s Community Correctional Center, and Saguaro Correctional Center.
The program actively engages students through rigorous, high-quality coursework, targeted skill-building opportunities, and comprehensive counseling and support services designed to foster academic success, personal growth, and successful reentry
The Puʻuhonua Program provides holistic, trauma-informed academic support for incarcerated and reentering students, empowering them to pursue higher education and achieve personal growth. Grounded in Native Hawaiian values of refuge, healing, and kuleana (responsibility), we partner with community organizations and educational institutions to deliver culturally responsive services. Through mentorship, resource navigation, and integrated counseling, we foster resilience, restore hope, and build pathways for students to thrive as leaders within their families and communities.
The Puʻuhonua Program empowers incarcerated and reentering students through trauma-informed education, mentorship, and culturally grounded support. Rooted in Native Hawaiian values of refuge and kuleana, we foster healing, resilience, and leadership for stronger families and communities.
Join us in the Pu‘uhonua Program to embark on a transformative journey that will prepare you for future challenges and opportunities. Our dedicated faculty and supportive community are here to guide you every step of the way.