April 2008 Events

California Asian Pacific Islander Policy Summit: Reaching New Heights

April 15-16, 2008

Sacramento, CA

NAPAFASA staff presented a workshop at the 2008 Asian Pacific Islander Policy Summit titled, "Moving Forward with Disaggregated Data: Distinct Challenges for AAPI Youth and UC Students."

The following is a short description of the workshop.

"Whether the context is high-risk behavior like substance abuse and gambling or high-stakes decisions like admission to the University of California, disaggregated data allows policymakers to see important differences among AAPI communities. NAPAFASA educators and UC administrators and students tell their stories about successfully advocating for disaggregated data and they share key findings."

To view NAPAFASA' PowerPoint presentation, click here.

Tongan High School Students Conference

April 4, 2008, 8am-3pm

California State University, Dominquez Hills

NAPAFASA staff presented at the Tongan High School Students Conference, a youth leadership event encouraging college education among the at-risk Tongan American youth in the Southbay area near Los Angeles.

NAPAFASA also provided an exhibit table, providing information on substance abuse issues to the Tongan American community.

This event was organized by the Tongan American Youth Foundation.

March 2008 Events

Sacramento Pacific Islander Leadership Forum

March 10, 2008, 6pm

NAPAFASA Technical Assistance Project Staff and Ursula-Ann Siataga from the Asian American Recovery Services provided the Sacramento Pacific Islander Leadership Forum (SPILF) with a presentation on the substance abuse issues among Pacific Islander youths.

NAPAFASA will continue to work with SPILF to develop a community coalition on youth substance abuse prevention.