- Census data on demographics and English proficiency
- Statistics on domestic violence and other forms of abuse
- Resources such as links to translated materials and national/international service directories
- Lifetime Spiral of Gender Violence, in English and Vietnamese
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Domestic and Family Violence in Hmong Communities, 2019
Demographic data, statistics, and resources on domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse in Hmong communities
Survivors with Limited English Proficiency: Barriers to Access
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Asian and Pacific Islander Survivors: Barriers to Access
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Evidence-Informed Practices to Serve Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Survivors, 2018
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Fact Sheet: Pacific Islanders and Domestic & Sexual Violence, 2018
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Sexual Violence in Asian and Pacific Islander Communities, 2018
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