Dear AATOP partners,
From October of 2012 to May of 2013, we have seen AATOP make
progress in its first year! I have enjoyed meeting and sharing with you about
AATOP. Your partnership and enthusiasm have been invaluable to the project.
Thank you for bringing AATOP to a new level of awareness and participation in Chicago’s
Asian American community! In the past 8 months, AATOP has:
- Formed new relationships and strengthened existing ones with Asian social services, legal networks, and community organizations
- Organized a Meet and Greet for attorneys with the Asian Pacific American Legal Advocacy Network (APLAN) in May 2013
- Held a human trafficking training with the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) in May 2013
- Held a general community forum in October 2012 and will hold the first Asian-specific community forum with our Filipino project partner, CIRCA Pintig, in May and June 2013
AATOP has been gaining momentum in the past few months and
will be moving toward additional Asian-specific community forums and more
opportunities for attorney and social service trainings in working with Asian trafficking
victims. The planning process for these events is already in the works! With
your help, AATOP will continue to explore culturally relevant ways to approach
this issue in our city.
Just when AATOP is kicking off at a good speed, I am sad to
say that I am ending my internship at IOFA. I graduate in two weeks from the
University of Chicago’s Social Service Administration program and will be
continuing my job search. I have enjoyed collaborating and meeting you all and
hope that you will continue to be a part of AATOP. AATOP has been a productive
and learning experience for me as I explored what it means to serve people well
as a social worker.
If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to send
an email to info@iofa.org.
In solidarity and for Chicago,
Esther Liew
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