As you may know, Institute is going through an exciting period of transition. We’ve bid a bittersweet goodbye to our founding Executive Director, and are hiring for exciting new positions. We are going through org restructuring and visioning for the future. Over...
Even in these difficult times, we are lucky to have been witness to so many “silver lining” moments. This month, we applauded the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold sexual orientation and gender identity as rights to be protected in the workplace. We...
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...
