Domestic & Family Violence Dynamics in Asian and Pacific Islander Homes

Domestic violence is a universal problem, but its cultural expressions differ. Drawing attention to such differences can serve to confirm stereotypes because nuanced complexities are hard to convey, but advocacy that is not rooted in cultural contexts is even more problematic. Asian and Pacific Islander (API) survivors experience types of domestic violence on the power and control wheel, but they also face differing patterns, types and dynamics. This report describes some of the key considerations for DV in API communities.