Like yours, our hearts are heavy in this moment. We are frustrated, we are angry, and we are grieving. We are scared for our allies in the Black community, and for those who have come to harm because they stood up to demand justice. We are still holding hope that the...
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the diversity of our AAPI communities. We are especially in awe of AAPI community-based agencies who are not only continuing to provide culturally-specific services to meet survivors’ growing...
As API-GBV staff adapts to working remotely during the COVID-19 crisis, we remain committed to providing the support our communities need to serve survivors of violence, including immigrant survivors and survivors with limited English proficiency. We have compiled a...
Happy Spring, and happy Year of the Rat! The first of the animals in the Chinese lunar horoscope, the rat heralds a year of new beginnings and creative energy. We are already experiencing both as we prepare for the leadership transition ahead and imagine new...
How Asian Pacific American advocacy shaped our movement in 2019, and memorable moments from the year Click image above to view larger Click here to view text only version Dear Colleagues and Friends, 2019 was the year in which survivors of sexual violence walked...
At the Institute, much of our work focuses on domestic violence as it affects Asian and Pacific Islander families and communities, engaging with direct service agencies to understand and address the unique dynamics created by race, culture, history, socio-economic...
Fall is finally upon us, and it brings Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Throughout the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing snapshots from our research on DV in Asian and Pacific Islander communities, as well as highlighting some of the inspiring work API...
It’s back to school season! As students flock to campus, it’s also a moment to remember the 1 in 5 students who experience campus sexual assault. Research finds that over 50% of college sexual assaults occur August-November, a time period dubbed the...
Happy Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month! With World Refugee Day (June 20th) also just behind us, there is no better time to honor Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQ, immigrant, and refugee communities: to hear their voices, to recognize the barriers they face, to...
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a moment to celebrate the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of our communities, and to reiterate that violence has no place in them. Rather, we are proud to recognize API resistance to misogyny — from...
