NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) today announced the findings of the first Asian American Perspectives: NYC Safety Study, a report examining the safety of Asian American residents of New York City.
The survey is a representative study based on a sample of 1,000 NYC-based Asian American respondents, age 16 and above, conducted between November 30 and December 19, 2023.
Although the broader public may not be aware that anti-Asian hate is still rampant, Asian American New Yorkers continue to be hypervigilant, even modifying their day-to-day behaviors as a result. Survey data reveals that 1 in 2 Asian Americans experienced insults, threats, or physical attacks in the last 12 months, with 1 in 5 having been physically assaulted over that same time period. Furthermore, 54% of those who experienced a hate incident did not report the experience to anyone. Asian Americans residing in New York are experiencing violence at an alarming rate, and are reluctant or unable to report harm.
“The anti-Asian hate rhetoric and violence that targeted the AAPI community in 2020 has not stopped,” says Norman Chen, CEO of TAAF. “We’re seeing this in the continued hate, violence, and distrust towards Asian American New Yorkers. The othering of our community contributes not only to discrimination and prejudice in public spaces, but also erodes any efforts toward equity and inclusivity for AAPIs. The Asian American community is still grappling for a true sense of safety and belonging, and TAAF is determined to do more.” Regional Director New York, Eugena Oh, added, “We hope this study will shine a light on the ever-present issue of Asian American safety in New York and provide the data necessary for city leaders to come together to meaningfully invest in our community.”
The results of the study bring…
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