Webinar Series: Addressing Domestic Violence Among Asian American and Asian Immigrant Communities

This webinar series from PHI’s Lotus Project will address domestic violence among Asian American & Asian immigrant (AAAI) communities.

Future webinar information will be posted when available.

Webinar 1: Background & Impacts on Children & Youth

In this webinar, speakers will unveil the prevalence and impact of domestic violence, a long-shadowed topic in Asian American & Asian immigrant (AAAI) communities. Drawing from community practice, research evidence, and cultural norms and factors, we will discuss the background, current issues, and unique challenges of domestic violence and service access experienced within AAAI communities. Speakers will also explore how different forms of domestic violence impact the physical and mental health of AAAI children and families and what we can do to prevent, support, and advocate around this issue. This webinar will set the foundation for later webinars in the series on clinical interventions and community programs for victims of domestic violence.

Learning Objectives

As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Describe at least two dynamics of domestic violence that are common among AAAI families.
• Explain at least two effects of experiencing/witnessing domestic violence on the physical and/or mental well-being of AAAI individuals.
• Identify at least two common challenges in serving domestic violence victims from the AAAI community.

*Continuing Education: RAMS is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA) to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. For this webinar, RAMS is offering 1.5 hours of continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCCs. RAMS maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Moderator:

Cruz Chan, M.A., LMFT, RDT
Clinical Manager, Healing for Asians at Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc. (RAMS), San Francisco

Speakers:

Prajakta Telang, DV Advocate
Community Liaison Advocate, Narika

Shirley Luo, MA
Resource Center Program Manager, API-GBV