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.
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/