Camden County Prosecutor Highlights Resources For Asian Americans

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office is highlighting the resources that are available for the Asian community after an increase in attacks against Asian Americans in some parts of the country.

The State of New Jersey has the third-highest population of Asian Americans behind only Hawaii and California, according to a 2019 report by Jersey Promise, an organization that serves the Asian American community by building understanding of the state’s diverse communities and identifying top policy priorities.

The report also cites a 95 percent increase of Asian Americans in New Jersey from 2000 to 2017, making it the fastest growing racial group in the state, Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer said.

“Asian Americans are an integral part of our community,” Mayer said. “The CCPO will not tolerate any form of bias crime and stands in solidarity with our Asian community during this unsettling time.”

Anyone who believes they have been the victim of a bias crime or who witnessed an incident taking place is asked to contact the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 856-225-8681. You can also call 1-800-277-BIAS (2427).

Listed below are some local and federal resources or support groups available for anyone who might need it:

• Asian American Association for Human Services (NJ)
  • 973-450-4443
  • mail@aaahs.org
• South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey (SAMHAJ)
  • 732-940-0991
  • samhaj@naminj.org
• Jersey Promise
  • info@jerseypromise.org
• Anxiety and Depression Association of American (ADAA) – Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders
  • information@adaa.org
• Manavi (Ending violence against South Asian women)
  • Hotline 732-435-1414
• New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Officers Association
  • pio@njaaleoa@gmail.com
• South Asian Americans Leading Together NJ (SAALT)
  • info@saalt.org
• Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce (NJ)
  • memberships@aicc.net

Anyone in need of immediate assistance should call 911.