Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

Governor Maura T. Healey recently signed into law An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation, which seeks to prevent abuse and exploitation, strengthen protections for survivors, and enhance education for young people about the dangers of sexting and deepfakes. The law adds Massachusetts to the states that have acted to prohibit image-based sexual assault – sometimes referred to as “revenge porn,” which is the non-consensual sharing of explicit images. The law extends to “computer-generated images,” such as “deepfakes,” which have recently caused alarm. It will also expand the criminal harassment statute to prohibit the distribution of sexual images without consent and increase the maximum fines for criminal harassment convictions. “This law will save lives and strengthens our efforts to hold accountable those who would engage in abusive, coercive and deeply harmful behavior. This is about stopping violence, because nobody deserves to be subjected to threats, abuse or control,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We’re grateful to the Legislature for their hard work on this legislation, as well as to all of the survivors who bravely came forward to share their powerful stories of pain, fear and trauma to make a difference for generations to come.”

The Boston AAPI 5K is TOMORROW! There's still time to support ATASK: https://lnkd.in/e3zUxBJG Event Details: --->May 18 (Saturday) - Rain or Shine --->8:45 am - Group Photo --->9:00 am - 5K Starts (rolling start) --->Metropolitan District Commission Pavilion, South Boston ___________________ ABOUT THE 5K COURSE -The course is 3.1 miles (5K). It will start and finish at Carson Beach. -Runners will follow the walking path along the water for 1.55 miles out, make a U-turn at the halfway point, and run back to the finish line. -The course is an out-and-back course. Run on the right side of the path. View the course map: https://lnkd.in/e4YqMnBs Thank you for participating! See you all there! #AAPI5K #BostonAAPI5K #AAPI #AAPIHM #AAPIHeritage #dvawareness #SupportSurvivors

RUN OR WALK WITH ATASK! Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) invites you to join Team ATASK at the Boston Road Runners AAPI 5K community run/walk, celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Proceeds from the run will benefit local AAPI non-profits. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/divnzmfG SELECT Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence as your preferred charity. ENTER TEAM CODE: ATASK #AAPI5K #BostonAAPI5K

Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Today marks the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, commemorating the history, contributions, and accomplishments of our AAPI community. This month of May, let’s stand in unity recognizing and highlighting the vital contributions of AAPI to the cultural, economic, social, and political life in the United States and around the globe.

NEXT WEEK! We are one week away from the Benefit Concert with Parker Quartet. Enjoy a captivating performance while supporting Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence. Your attendance will truly make a difference, and we look forward to seeing you! This event is free, and donations are welcome. Space is limited. Please reserve your ticket here: bit.ly/ATASKConcert @parker_quartet @powersmusicschool

Join us on Thursday, April 18th, for an inspiring evening of connection, advocacy, and collaboration at the National Asian American Pacific Islander’s Mental Health Association’s (NAAPIMHA) Vote for Wellness event at the Cambridge Foundry. This event aims to empower AANHPI communities to amplify their voices and advocate for women’s wellness and mental health during an important election season. Gain valuable insights from a panel of community leaders, who will share their lived experiences and perspectives on the power of civic engagement, while highlighting its relevance to key issues impacting women’s health. Speakers:  - Pata Suyemoto, PhD (Moderator), Executive Director, National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) - Bora Chiemruom, Executive Director, Angkor Dance Troupe  - Hyeouk Chris Hahm, PhD, LCSW, Professor and Associate Dean for Research at Boston University School of Social Work - Dawn Sauma, MSW, LICSW, Co-Executive Director, Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) - Leverett Wing, President and CEO, Commonwealth Seminar RSVP today at  https://lnkd.in/ekepxc5d 

Join us and the Parker Quartet on Thursday, May 2 @7PM for a concert to support Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK). ATASK empowers Asian survivors of domestic violence and abuse, and is the only multilingual and multicultural organization in MA dedicated to supporting AAPI survivors Concert will be held at the Powers Music School, in Belmont, MA. Register for your free tickets bit.ly/ATASKConcert.

We're hiring a Director of Development We are seeking a Director of Development to guide all aspects of our development strategy, inspiring and engaging donors to join us in making a meaningful impact. The ATASK team has not had a full-time Director of Development in quite some time, so this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to shape the direction of our fundraising efforts, including building and managing a comprehensive development plan. ATASK is heavily government funded and we are eager to continue diversifying our donor base to include more foundation, individual, and corporate support while maintaining a strong government funding base. The Director of Development will oversee the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors, directly manage a portfolio of relationships, and will serve as a departmental and organizational leader. Full job description: https://lnkd.in/eq8SuYma

Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence will be participating in JDI's Advocacy Day at the Massachusetts State House this Friday, March 15th. Jane Doe Inc. Below are our top legislative priorities that we will be advocating for: - Language Access: An Act relative to language access and inclusion (H.3084 / S.1990) - Safe Communities Act (S.1510/ H.2288) - VOCA Bridge (H.3545) - An Act to improve protections relative to domestic violence (H1574) - An Act relative to controlling and abusive litigation (H1399/S1079) - An Act to Promote Racially Inclusive Curriculum in Schools (S.288/H.542) If you cannot attend JDIs' advocacy day and you'd like to advocate for one of these legislations - contact your legislator via phone, email, or set up a meeting. https://lnkd.in/eDJhQuG

If you or someone you know needs help, call our Hotline at 617-338-2355. The Hotline is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Services are free, confidential, and available to documented and undocumented persons. If a hotline staff member does not speak your language, please state your preferred language and an interpreter will be provided so we can communicate with you, and can provide the appropriate services or referrals. You can also email info@atask.org for non-urgent questions.