April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and NAPIESV (National Organization of Asians and Pacific Islanders Ending Sexual Violence) invites you to stand with us in raising awareness, supporting survivors, and healing together. While the immediate crisis of sexual violence often takes priority, true healing is a lifelong journey. This panel will explore the unique … Continued
NAPIESV, in collaboration with MIWSAC, Mujeres, and SCESA, is pleased to host a 2.5-day convening for OVW CSSP grantees with a sexual assault (SA) priority. This event is also open to all OVW CSSP grantees interested in enhancing their services for victims/survivors of sexual violence. This event has been pre-approved by OVW; therefore, no additional … Continued
Welcome to NAPIESV's Virtual Wellness Offering series. Join Audrey Inouye from AI Acupuncture for a rejuvenating 30-minute meditation session designed to help you de-stress, re-focus, and find your inner peace. Register here or click the link below!
A snapshot of statistical and demographic characteristics of reported sexual assault incidences (year 2022-2023) involving Asian and Pacific Islander (API) survivors/victims and perpetrators. Register here or click the link below!
Welcome to NAPIESV's Virtual Wellness Offering series. Join us for a unique 30-minute virtual journey into Traditional Māori Healing Practices, providing a glimpse into a profound system of wellness rooted in the deep connection between humanity and the natural world. Register here or click the link below!
Sexual violence is significantly underreported in underserved communities, where service providers often lack the cultural competence and language skills necessary to effectively support survivors. Conversations about sexual violence frequently center on intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV), which refers to any non-consensual sexual act or coercion within an intimate relationship. Dual programs continue to encounter challenges … Continued
Child sexual abuse (CSA) continues to be one of the most hidden yet widespread forms of violence affecting children and families. This workshop offers a supportive space to deepen understanding of CSA—its warning signs, risk factors, and the lifelong impacts it can have on survivors. Join us as we learn how to recognize, respond to, … Continued
Food connects us to our bodies, cultures, and communities—but for many survivors, those connections can be disrupted by trauma. This workshop invites participants to explore how nourishment and self-care can support healing. Together, we’ll look at the ways trauma shapes our relationships with food and wellness, and learn culturally grounded practices that help restore balance … Continued
Effective financial management is a key part to sustaining a nonprofit’s mission and impact. This workshop offers a practical overview of essential financial practices—from building clear, realistic budgets to managing and reporting grant funds accurately. Participants will gain tools and strategies to strengthen their organization’s financial health and ensure long-term stability. Register here: bit.ly/46zDS88
Rest is an essential part of healing, yet many of us struggle to slow down. This workshop offers a gentle space to reflect on our relationship with rest, share experiences, and explore simple practices that nurture wellness and collective healing. Join us as we learn to rest—not as a reward, but as something we all … Continued
Youth are key to shaping effective sexual violence community outreach and support, yet their perspectives are often overlooked. This workshop highlights strategies for designing programs that uplift and involve young people, ensuring their voices guide community outreach and healing efforts. KAN-WIN, Survivors Hope, and Eleven24 will share their experiences and practical approaches to engaging youth … Continued
Conversations around sexual violence often center on harm within intimate relationships, but this lens doesn’t fully reflect the realities many survivors face. In communities of color especially, experiences of sexual violence can be shaped by cultural, linguistic, and systemic barriers that make support harder to access and navigate. This session invites participants to expand their … Continued