Double Jeopardy: Experiences of sexual violence and anti-Asian racism among AAPI students
During the COVID-19 pandemic, xenophobia against the AAPI population has increased dramatically. Close to 40% of participants from a national study conducted in 2020 said racist and racially insensitive views about Asians have increased since the start of pandemic (Pew Research Center 2020). With the rapid increase of reported hate-crimes, it is likely that the occurrence of sexual violence against Asians has increased as well, simultaneously creating hostile environments that deter survivors from seeking support. Our study aims to understand the links between sexual violence, anti-Asian racism, mental health, and help seeking behaviors among AAPI college students.