The Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing stands with our Asian American community and condemns the violence and heinous acts directed towards them. The increased attacks in the Bay Area and the senseless murders in Atlanta are a reminder that white supremacy and racism continues to plague our country. Throughout our nation’s history we have experienced xenophobic laws directed at the Asian American community, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, the internment of Japanese Americans during World War 2 and the appropriation of Native American/Pacific Islander lands. In the past year, Asian American communities have been the target of political rhetoric by many labeling Covid-19 as “the Chinese virus.” This propaganda has fueled the recent trend of Asian American hate crimes that we are seeing in our communities, increasing fear and trauma. Many rightfully continue to fear for their safety. We stand with our Asian American and Pacific Islander colleagues, patients, families and communities as we fight racism and xenophobia in the Bay Area and in our country.
Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing
UCSF Responses:
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and the BCH Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
UCSF Statement on Anti-Asian Racially Motivated Attacks
UCSF Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance (APASA)
Mental Health Resources:
Asian American Psychological Association
Asian Mental Health Collective
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
UCSF Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
UCSF Student Health and Counseling
Safety and Reporting of Violence:
Tips for Parents on How to Speak to Kids About Racism