NATIONAL SURVEY ON THE ISSUES OF THE YOUNG FILIPINOS IN AMERICA

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 WHAT ARE THE ISSUES OF THE YOUNG FILIPINOS IN AMERICA?

In our efforts to remain closely linked to the needs and issues of the Filipino Community, SANDIWA the National Alliance of Filipino American Youth under NAFCON and its member organizations carry out ongoing community research initiatives. Please help us know what issues the young people (ages 0-35) of our Filipino Community would like to see addressed.

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Date: ______ Age: ___ Gender: M or F Sexual orientation: Lesbian Gay Bi  Trans Questioning Straight

Occupation: _____________  Student: Yes or No    City and State of Residence:­­­ ________________________

(1)     What issues facing the young people (ages 0-35) of our Filipino Community today, do you feel need to be addressed in the months to come?  

___ Gang violence

___ Deviant Peer Pressure

___ Drugs/illegal substance

___ Under-age drinking

___ Teen pregnancy

___ Suicide

___ Rape

___ Child Abuse

___ Child Neglect

___ Sexual Assault

___ Domestic Violence

___ Housing

___ Foster Care

___ Family communication

___ Running Away

___ Juvenile Detention

___ Youth crime

___ Military recruitment

___ Racial Profiling

___ Police brutality

___ Racism

___ Discrimination

___ Legal migration status

___ Deportation

___ ICE Raids

___ Family reunification

___ Knowledge of legal rights

___ Access to Legal service

___ Access to social service

___ Access to health care

___ Mental Health services

___ No Education funding

___ Access to loans

___ Tuition fee hike

___ Cultural & Ethnic studies

___ Tagalog Classes

___ Cultural awareness

___ School dropout

___ Job security

___ Unemployment

___ Community Belonging

___ Unprotected Sex & STD

(2)      From the ones listed in Question 1 above, which issues do you feel the National alliance of Filipino American Youth, SANDIWA and its member organizations should consider addressing in future events or activities? Identify the top ten most urgent.

(3)      General Comments:

Maraming salamat po! Thank you very much!