Everyone can Report Hate and Bullying – If you see bullying in your community or feel targeted, speak up. You can make a difference. Visit CAvsHate.org or call 833-8-NO-HATE
Check out our new Financial Literacy Presentation by AYR Board Member Cooper Hong.
Financial Literacy
April is Financial Literacy Month. So, AYR is partnering up to provide some resources you can share and check out to learn to avoid scams and fraud.
- ftc.gov/exploredata – an interactive dashboard to see trends and find out about top reports in your metro area, state, and around the country
- Education and Training issues – advice for choosing a college or vocation school, paying for school, and avoiding fake degrees and other scams
- Online Privacy and Security
- Anatomy of an Imposter Scam
- The FTC has consumer alerts you can receive via email; the latest one is on Influencers: Spot a job scam
- Consumer education materials on How to Spot, Avoid, and Report scams in multiple languages, including Chinese, Hmong, Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese
- ReportFraud.FTC.Gov, protect your community by reporting fraud, scams, and bad business practices
Education Resources
- TAAF: TEAACH Field Guide & Executive Summary
- Resource Guide for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students in STEM
- Teach for America presents the AAPI Youth Rising ONE DAY OF AAPI HISTORY Lesson
- Asian American Education Project
- Immigration History Initiative
- A People’s History of Asian America, Why “The China Virus” Has Always Been A Part Of U.S. History
- PBS Asians in America
- Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
- OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates + Diversify Our Narrative AANHPI K-12 Curriculum Project
- 移民人群的 MEDICARE(联邦医疗保险计划)资源
- 1990 Institute Reference Library
- 1990 Institute Teacher Resource Portal
- Best Civics Websites for Civics Education
Mental Health
- Act to Change: The Racism is a Virus Toolkit, Anti-Bullying Day, and so much more!
- Beyond Differences: #StandUpforAAPIYouth and Know Your Classmates
- Asian American Counseling and Referral Service
- National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association Service Provider List
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) ask for language access
- Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) California: API Resources
- Act to Change: Mental Health in the AANHPI Community
- Alliance for a Healthier Generation: How to Foster Self-Awareness when Challenging Emotions Arise
- National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) Resources
- Resources for People in Northern California seeking help processing and grieving following the shootings in Half Moon Bay
- Directory of Asian therapists in the US from Asians for Mental Health
- Guide to Teens & Drug Abuse from Boca Recovery Center
- 50 Free Anti-Racism and Mental Health Resources
- Teen Mental Health
- Supporting Teen Mental Health
- Parents Guide: How To Help Your Teen Cope With Mental Health Issues
- Preventing Self-harm in Teens: A Guide for Appropriate Intervention
- Social Media Harm
- Parents Guide to Vaping Dangers
- Vaping Dangers
- Special Needs and Bullying Support Guide
AAPI Media, Books and Films
Common Sense Media’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander “Best-Of” Lists & Resources: Intersectional Themes Lists:
- Movies & TV That Celebrate AANHPI Heritage & Culture
- Movies & TV That Applaud AANHPI Heroes & Competitors
- Movies & TV That Highlight the Bravery and Resilience of AANHPI Communities
- Stories Set in Asia and the Pacific Islands
- Books Inspired by Asian Folklore & Mythology
- Powerful Stories of Asian Immigrant Families
- Recommended AAPI Authors and Books for Middle Grades
Lists for Genre-Lovers:
Movies and TV Celebrating AANHPI Diversity:
- Chinese & Chinese American Stories
- Japanese & Japanese American Stories
- Korean & Korean American Stories
- Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Stories
- South Asian Stories
- Southeast Asian Stories
Resource Articles for Parents & Educators:
- 27 Free Read-Alouds of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Picture Books
- Connecting with Our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Roots Through Stories
College Resources for AAPI Students
Where to Report?
- CA vs. Hate Reach out to CA vs. Hate. Reports can be made online at any time in 15 languages. People also can report an incident by calling (833) 866-4283 or 833-8-NO-HATE, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and talking to a trained civil rights agent in over 200 languages. Outside of those hours, people can leave a voicemail or call 211 to report a hate incident and seek support from a professional trained in culturally competent communication and trauma-informed practices. California vs Hate is a new initiative by the California Civil Rights Department to report and address hate across the state.
- Stop AAPI Hate
- Asian Pacific Policy & Planning Council (A3PCON) records hate crimes and hate/bias incidents in English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Punjabi, Tagalog, Hmong, and Hindi.
- Muslim Advocates records hate crimes and hate/bias incidents against the American Muslim community.
- Sikh Coalition records hate crimes and hate/bias incidents against the Sikh American community.
- South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) records hate crimes and hate/bias incidents against the South Asian, Sikh, Muslim, and Arab communities.
Data and Other Resources
- Resources — Right Our Story
- Asian American Bullying Survey Report by Act to Change
- CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey
- The Status of Asian Americans Today – STAATUS Index 2022 by The Asian American Foundation
- California trauma informed resources: Asian American, Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANANHPI) communities
- Start Your Recovery – Rehab describes structured programs designed to help people stop using drugs or alcohol and learn to live a healthy life.
We are all “Uniters” – “The United We Stand Summit” was held at the White House on September 15, 2022, bringing together national leaders, change makers, and experts who discussed how to bring an end to hate-fueled violence. AAPI Youth Rising’s Mina was honored as one of 16 civilian “Uniters,” and you can check out panels and inspiring speeches from the all day event.
