CM Krishnan questions second panel on language barriers and underreporting
CM Krishnan asks both panelists about language barrier experiences. Stuchin highlights Yiddish-speaking and Russian-speaking communities in Brooklyn needing resources in their languages. Gage notes CAIR's bilingual Arabic-English staff and use of partner translators when needed.
Yeah, the previous panel we discussed and asked them about also the underreporting based on language barriers and things of that nature.
So I really want to ask that same question to both of you.
Has there been any experience that you all have had as it relates to language barriers, underreporting?
I know Kara mentioned the data that they've collected that's not
Trying to find a better word than equal to what the NYPD has been collecting.
But really, I just wanted to know from both of you, and we can start with you, what has the experience been in terms of the language barriers and underreporting and things of that nature?
Sure.
No, so we work with a citywide group of over 100 nonprofits or close to 100 nonprofits dealing with all sorts of communities.
But I will say, in addition to the Yiddish-speaking community, which is prominent within...
Brooklyn and elsewhere.
Also in South Brooklyn, the Russian-speaking community often needs resources in order to access various supports and understand where they can go should a bias incident or a hate incident occur.
At CARE New York, many of the members of our education staff are bilingual and so are speaking.
The speaking Arabic, which is the...
Arabic and English are the main languages that our constituents are speaking.
And then also, additionally, with the partner organizations that we work with, there are often translators if need be.
But that hasn't been an issue necessarily.