LAist.com
By Josie Huang
Published Jan 12, 2022
https://laist.com/news/sgv-anti-asian-hate-san-gabriel-valley
The San Gabriel Valley has one of the highest concentrations of Asian residents in the country. But for some, a sense of safety in numbers was eroded by a flare-up of racist incidents during the pandemic, a new survey indicates.
About one-third of 284 respondents said either they or their family had experienced an anti-Asian hate incident since COVID-19 broke out, with the majority of the attacks being verbal. More than half expressed anxiety about leaving their home, with one respondent still unnerved by a verbal assault at a market.
“I use a cane and feel that I’m an easy target,” the person said.
Another respondent said: “To experience racism in an area that’s predominantly API shows that we’re not really safe anywhere, even at home.”
The survey from the Asian Youth Center and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles follows a report showing that hate crimes against Asians in L.A. County hit their highest rate in two decades.
“To experience racism in an area that’s predominantly API shows that we’re not really safe anywhere, even at home.”
Here are three “take action” findings from the report:
- When asked to select up to three resources (from a list of six choices) that would be most effective in preventing discrimination, the most respondents selected 1) Patrolling/neighborhood watch (54%) – BOLD emphasis added by NSC, 2) A stronger relationship between the police and community (52%), and 3) Cross-cultural events (43%).
- When asked to select up to three general resources (from a list of seven choices) that are most needed in their community overall (rather than specifically for addressing discrimination), the most respondents selected 1) mental health/substance abuse services (45%), 2) childcare, youth activities (45%), and 3) senior services/centers (44%).
- Parents were also asked to select from a list of six other resources or types of support that would help them or their children feel safe to return to school. A large majority (74%) of parents selected (1) Training for teachers/staff and (2) Clearer protocols on how to address violence/bullying.
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More reportage of Anti-Asian racism in the San Gabriel Valley by Josie Huang: https://laist.com/news/san-gabriel-valley-anti-asian-hate-temple-city-sgv
Zoom Press Conference on the Survey and more data: https://safetywalks.org/sgv-survey/
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