LAUSD Condemns Hatred and Violence towards the AAPI Communities

Human Relations, Diversity & Equity recognizes the ongoing struggle and pain endured by our Asian community. In this moment, we challenge our school communities to engage in dialogue about what everyone can do to help end Anti-Asian racism and discrimination. On March 8th, 2021 the LAUSD School Board also released a statement regarding this ongoing crisis.  Several lessons and rsources can help guide these important conversations - COVID-19 and Anti-Asian Racism, Xeno What? Xenophobia in America. Asian Americans Advancing Justice

For more resources or to report hate crimes please check out Stop AAPI Hate. Asian Amerian Racial Justice Tookit, Directory of AAPI Resources, 

Teachers! please check out our Advisory Stories of Excellence on AAPI Americans making a difference - Kamala Harris, Chloe Zhao, Steven Chen Jawed Karim, Rob Bonta, Kim Ng, 

Human Relations, Diversity and Equity encourages all staff to review the Psychological First Aid handout for a refresher on how to use the tools you already have to support yourselves and your students who may be struggling. Furthermore, all staff should also be aware of services available to them through the district Employee Assistance Program.

Below, please find some Advisory Lessons, Zoom backgrounds, and additional resources that may assist in supporting the dialogue around Anti-Asian racism and discrimination.

Resources for Discussing the Conviction of the Former Police Officer Who Killed George Floyd and Supporting Mental Health for Black Students

Supporting our Communities during the trials for former officers involved in the murder of George Floyd, by the Legal Rights Center of Minneapolis, offers videos explaining the judicial process a Restorative Processing Toolkit with suggestions for facilitating restorative practices racial justice circles. 

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