Dear ILABA Community,
Recent attacks against the Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community are alarming and raise concern about the continuation of long-standing anti-Asian racism in the United States. The Stop AAPI Hate reporting center has documented over 3,000 attacks against AAPI in the past year and these incidents against AAPI communities have become more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In alignment with our mission to serve stakeholders, the Illinois Association for Behavior Analysis (ILABA) is committed to creating continuous mentally and physically safe and affirming environments. We condemn all acts of violence, harassment, discrimination, and dehumanization that are inflicted upon the AAPI community. ILABA also stands in solidarity in the fight against systemic forms of oppression, including hatred, racism, misogyny, and xenophobia. ILABA is committed to engaging in ongoing cultural humility and continual discussion about how we can best take action in supporting our AAPI members and community.
We remind and welcome ILABA members to reach out and join the ILABA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, which works to encourage and promote diversity, achieve equity, and foster inclusion and a sense of belonging for all stakeholders within the Applied Behavior Analytic community in Illinois, regardless of social identities. More information can be obtained by contacting dei@ilaba.org.
ILABA is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive community where our stakeholders can find support, education, and connection, especially during times like these. We welcome any additional suggestions on how we can serve you by reaching out to president@ilaba.org. Below is a list of resources for those who are part of the AAPI community and those who are allies of the AAPI community. Though this list is not necessarily endorsed by ILABA, it may contain useful resources.
Resources for Members of the AAPI Community:
- Asians, Pacific Islanders, and Behavior Analysis
- Asians for Mental Health
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Toolkit
- Asian American Psychological Association
- National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
- Asian Mental Health Collective
- Mental health and counseling resources for coping with anti-Asian racism
Resources for Allies of the AAPI Community:
- Anti-Asian Violence Resources
- Bystander Intervention Training
- ‘I Will Not Stand Silent.’ 10 Asian Americans Reflect on Racism during the Pandemic and the Need for Equality.
- Asian American Racial Justice Toolkit
- Hate Is A Virus – nonprofit community of mobilizers and amplifiers
- Click here for additional resources and training opportunities
In continued solidarity,
ILABA Board of Directors
President: Brigid McCormick, M.A., BCBA
President-Elect: Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, Ed.D., BCBA
Secretary: Rocco Catrone, Ph.D., BCBA
Member at Large: Alison B. Carris, M.A., BCBA, LCPC
Member at Large: Natalia Baires, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Member at Large: Melinda Miller, M.A., BCBA
Member at Large: Zhihui Yi, M.S., BCBA
Student Representative: Stephanie Wilson
ILABA Communications Review Team
Amrinder (Bynda) Babbra, M.S., BCBA
Jonathan Fernand, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Manish Goyal, M.A., BCBA