San Francisco experiences huge improve in anti-Asian hate crimes | Well being and Health
In San Francisco and elsewhere, video clips of Asian Americans being assaulted and robbed on public streets alarmed the community enough to keep terrified seniors at home. Recently, former San Francisco Bay Area resident Michelle Go died in New York City after a mentally ill man pushed her in front of a subway train. Officials there say there is no indication the man was motivated by racial prejudice, but Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders remain unsettled.
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said at Tuesday’s news conference that they’ve expanded crime tips to include more languages and are sharing safety tips for the Lunar New Year celebrations. However, he also acknowledged that his department is only part of a criminal justice system that includes prosecutors and judges.
Statistics don’t tell the whole picture because not everyone reports incidents. Also, prosecutors are unable to ameliorate hate crimes without the alleged attacker demonstrating a clear bias. This has frustrated some victims and their families, who see the charges as a sign of accountability.
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who faces a recall election in June, has come under fire from some Asian-American victims.
