A. The Domino Effect: Mapping DV Risk Factors - Room 2403

• Bhumika Purohit, AFSSA

This presentation will explore the intricate web of factors contributing to domestic violence (DV). Through an insightful analysis, the presentation will highlight the interconnectedness of various elements that form a domino effect, ultimately leading to instances of DV within intimate relationships. There will be two sections of this presentation, one that will follow a case study to understand risk and protective factors and the other will go briefly into theory related to DV and systemic barriers.

B. Legislative 101 - Room 2402

• Molly Voyles, TCFV & Denise Rose, Jackson Walker

This session will offer insight into the policy landscape in Texas, including offering an overview of how a bill becomes a law, relevant legislation concerning domestic violence, and how policy and prevention work are interconnected through legislation stories.

A. Deeper Dive into Barriers: the Struggle for Immigrant Survivors of Violence - Room 2403

• Vanya Nanda, AFSSA

This presentation will do a deep dive into the barriers experienced by Asian survivors specifically focusing on immigration and language access needs.

B. Silent Struggles: Mental Health Access - Room 2402

• Clarice Cross, AFSSA & Mallika Khullar

This workshop will explore the challenges faced by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in coping with mental health struggles and substance use. There will be personal narratives and insights from individuals who have navigated these systems firsthand. The facilitators will delve into strategies for advocating policy change and breaking down cultural stigmas. We will look at how to foster a supportive environment and driving positive change for mental health and substance use support within AAPI communities, especially in Texas.

A. Language Access and the Impact on Marginalized Communities - Room 2403

• Quynh-Huong Nguyen, Woori, Juntos

This workshop explores how the presence of English language proficiency influences the development of self-concept and well-being within limited-English proficient communities in Houston, Texas. Additionally, scholars have scrutinized the intricate interplay between sociocultural variables such as age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, educational attainment, and generational classification vis-à-vis language proficiency. This workshop's main objective was to delineate the systemic inequities encountered by these communities in accessing public services and resources because of their language proficiency and generational categorization. Qualitative interviews were the primary methodological tool for data collection, allowing in-depth exploration of the participants' experiences and perspectives. The findings are poised to inform the development of a comprehensive Language Access Plan tailored to meet the needs of these communities, specifically through the auspices of the non-profit organization Woori Juntos. This workshop provides a comprehensive exposition of the research inquiries, methodological framework, participant recruitment strategies, and ethical considerations intrinsic to the study and community organizing.

B. API leaders in Public Service - Room 2402

• Arati Singh, Sean Hassan