Message from President Damian Woetzel, Provost Adam Meyer, and EDIB Director Christina Salgado
Thursday, Mar 18, 2021
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Dear Juilliard Community,
We are saddened and horrified by the recent rise in violence against Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders across the country. These incidents have increased greatly over the last year, grown from ignorant blame for the pandemic. And while the recent shootings in Atlanta are under investigation, we recognize that the victims included six women of Asian descent, and that the event highlights a trend of hatred that must be addressed.
Juilliard firmly condemns any violence, harassment, or other racist actions and comments directed at Asian identifying community members, including our international students from Asia. As we restate our values as a community, we continue to build our strength in support of one another. The EDIB Taskforce will be sharing opportunities for conversations within our community, and we invite you to review the list of compiled resources to learn more and to receive support if needed. Today and every day, let us hold fast to the principle of belonging which guides us in our commitment to each other.
Sincerely,
Damian Woetzel
President
Adam Meyer
Provost
Christina Salgado
Director for EDIB Initiatives
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Internal
College students who would like additional support are encouraged to contact counseling services at (212) 769-3918. Students may also reach out to the Student Development team for support at [email protected].
All Juilliard community members can visit the Assessment and Care Team page for more information on how to assist students.
Faculty and staff who would like additional support should contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered by Morneau Shepell at (888) 293-6948 or through their website.
External*
Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian American (APISAA) Therapist Directory - national therapist directory by the Asian Mental Health Collective to help facilitate a search for a therapist.
NYC Well - 24/7 talk-text-chat helpline offering counseling and care referrals.
Helloalma.com - free referral service for NY/NJ residents for care, including therapy, group therapy, psychiatry, and wellness coaches.
HOW TO REPORT/STEPS FOR BYSTANDERS
Internal
Director of Bias Response and Bias Response Deputies - community members who can receive reports and answer questions about resources, rights, response options, hypothetical scenarios, etc. You are not required to report if asking questions.
Bias Response Webform - report form received directly by the Director of Bias Response with anonymous reporting available.
Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy - the Juilliard policy regarding instances of discrimination.
External*
NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes - includes advocacy, mental health, and law enforcement resources.
Report through Asian Americans Advancing Justice - non-law enforcement reporting avenue to aid the efforts of advocates to monitor hate incidents across the country.
5 “D’s” of Being an Upstander: What to Do When You See Someone Being Harassed (PDF) - actionable steps for bystanders to help de-escalate and/or protect a threatened individual you see being harassed or in crisis; published by the Asian American Federation and Center for Anti-Violence Education and available in 5 different Asian languages here.
Hollaback: Bystander Intervention Training to Stop Anti-Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment -free bystander intervention training and de-escalation training.
RESOURCE GUIDES*
Community Action Guide: Responding to AAPI Hate Incidents (PDF) - Published April 2020 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Asian American Commission (AAC) including historical context, resources for victims, and bystander intervention tips.
Anti-Asian Violence Resources – a linked and compiled guide of resources including education, action, and statements.
Stop AAPI Hate: A Resource Guide to Support the Asian-American Community – compiled resources by Playbill on starting steps for donations, organizations to support, and more.
VIDEOS*
PBS Series Asian Americans - a five-hour film series chronicling the contributions and challenges of Asian Americans, the fastest-growing ethnic group in America including personal histories and new academic research.
Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Video Series We Are Not a Stereotype - a video series for educators by educators exploring and challenging the complexity surrounding the term Asian Pacific American and breaking it down into topics that span multiple timelines, geographies, and identities.
ORGANIZATIONS*
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
* Please note that Juilliard is not affiliated with, nor does it explicitly endorse, any of the external advocacy groups, hotlines, or organizations listed here. This list has been compiled from various resource guides and is intended to inform our internal community of resources among many available to them in the broader community.