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Addressing Anti-Asian Racism in the Era of COVID-19

RAND Corporation

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Policy Change/ Development
Social and Community Context
Tools Included
Outside U.S.
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Mitigation and Prevention

Report describing Anti-Asian racism during COVID-19 in California. This research report presents the results of interviews conducted with 20 individuals from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in California. These interviews discussed perceived causes of anti-Asian racism, the impact on the community, and suggested or existing mitigating strategies. These interviews highlighted the connection to the COVID-19 pandemic and the underlying and systemic causes of racism. Mitigating strategies included education about the AAPI community, improved reporting systems, and promoting policy changes to address root causes of racism.

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Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity

Priority Population(s)

Asian

Setting(s) of Implementation

Community

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