Scope of the Problem
Domestic violence is an urgent problem in all communities, compounded by high prevalence rates, socio-cultural barriers and unique dynamics amongst Asians, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. 41-60% of Asian women report experiencing domestic violence in their lifetime.
Ethnic-Specific Domestic Violence
Statistics, manuals, articles and reports, and translated materials on:
- Cambodians
- Chinese
- Filipino
- Hmong
- Korean
- South Asians (Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, Indian, Nepali, Pakistani & Sri Lankan)
- Vietnamese
- Muslim
Training Curriculum: Domestic Violence against Asian and Pacific Islander Women
Manual for trainers to train advocates on addressing the unique dynamics and types of domestic violence affecting Asian and Pacific Islander battered women.
Facts & Stats: Domestic Violence in Asian, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Homes
Updated September 2009
