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API Community Observes
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
API Community Leaders and Organizations

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MONTEREY PARK, CA – To mark National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Asian Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Task Force of San Gabriel Valley announces its establishment and to call for attention to the issues of domestic violence in the API community.

"National Domestic Violence Month reminds us all of those who have died as a result of domestic violence. We owe it to their memories to do everything we can to prevent more lives from being lost to this terrible senseless crime," said Vanda Yung, co-chair of API DV Task Force. "It is critical that the community is aware of the resources that are available in helping victims of domestic violence," said Yung.

Together the API DV Task Force in conjunction with local and federal agencies recommit to eliminating domestic violence and reaching out to victims of domestic violence. This is a preventable social problem that requires collective action and for communities to unite to help end this devastating issue. With dedication and vigilance, we can increase safety and hope for thousands of our citizens.

Teresa Lin, co-chair of API DV Task Force adds, " Every woman or man has the right of seeking happiness in their relationship, that right is not to be violated by anyone."

The API DV Task Force is supported by Assemblymember Judy Chu, Mayor Frank Venti, Police Chief Jones Moy, Asian Pacific Family Center, Asian Pacific Women's Center, Buddhist Tzu Chi Free Clinic, California Women's Law Center, Center for Pacific Asian Family, Chinatown Service Center, Chinese American Citizen Alliance, Chinese American Human Social Services, Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Health Services, Department of Public Social Services, Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Health Service - Violence Prevention Program, Kaiser Permanente, Korean American Family Service Center, Korean Family Services, Little Tokyo Service Center, Neighborhood Legal Services, South Asian Network, and United For Justice

API DV Task Force was formed by a group of domestic violence program social service agencies and community members in November 2004. Our mission is to eliminate domestic violence in Asian Pacific Islander communities by providing outreach, education, and advocacy. The members include but are not limited to shelters, legal services, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, family services, advocates, and community members at large.