Resources on Supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Families
In support of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, these resources include AAPI advocacy organizations, guidance for parents navigating conversations about racism and xenophobia, emotional wellness resources for students, parents and professionals and education on bystander intervention trainings.
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AAPI Organizations
Resources
For Parents, Caregivers & Professionals
“This resource provides thoughts and guidelines for talking about the complex issues of racism and equality in age-appropriate ways with children aged two to five years of age.”
Topics include: COVID-19 Related Resources, Resources for Parents: How to Talk about Race, Resources for Educators: How to Teach Kids about Race, Digital Media and Cyberbullying, Research Articles Recommended by Child Experts
“The William James College Center for Multicultural and Global Mental Health (CMGMH) Asian Mental Health Program, in collaboration with the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Center for Cross Cultural Student Emotional Wellness, has developed a Guide to provide parents with the knowledge and skills to effectively support their children.
The guide is available in multiple languages” (English, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese)
Topics include: Scholarly Articles, Websites, Webinars. “These resources were compiled by members of the NCFR International Section, Asian American Focus Group, and Korean Families Focus Group.”
“A non-comprehensive list of mental wellness resources for AAPI and journalists, including research, training programs, and culturally competent coverage [and mental health providers].”
Pepperdine University - Confronting Prejudice: How to Protect Yourself and Help Others
“Dealing with prejudice—whether it’s microaggressions, bias, or discrimination—is physically and psychologically demanding. But avoiding it is not always an option. Use this guide to understand where prejudice comes from, what it looks like, and how you can help others experiencing it.”
Bystander Intervention Training
Bystander Intervention Virtual Training: “The one-hour, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!'s 5 D's of bystander intervention methodology.”
Conflict De-Escalation Workshop: “If you’ve already taken our Bystander Intervention training and you’re looking to go deeper into how to directly intervene and de-escalate conflict: this training is for you”
How to Respond to Harassment for People Experiencing Anti-Asian/American Harassment Training Workshop: After attending our bystander intervention trainings, many Asian/Americans want to know — how do I take care of myself when I experience harassment? If that’s a question you’re asking — this training is for you.
American Friends Service Committee - How to intervene if someone is being harassed
“As white supremacist violence is on the rise, it is more important than ever that we know how to keep each other safe. Use these tips to assess how to intervene while considering the safety of everyone involved.”