Learn How To Become A Policy Maker

Written by:  Jennifer F Tofaeono, Ex Director  Photo downloaded from APAICS website:  https://www.apaics.org/legislative-leaders
​Policy makers use research to determine the needed policies for an organization, or legislation.  They use rationale, identifying the goals set by organization or community, monitor possible effects, and evaluate the outcome. They inform the community or organization about effective policies for positive change, or if change is not needed. For domestic and sexual violence policies in an organization can provide protection and support for employees experiencing domestic and sexual violence and abuse.  Research focusing on evaluation domestic violence and sexual violence interventions provide information on the nature of the cycle of violence and the influence over family and children.  
              American Samoa created the American Samoa Advisory council on domestic and family violence.  The purpose of the advisory council follows the mission of the Alliance to collaborate, promote resiliency and strengthen the capacity to eliminate domestic and sexual violence in American Samoa.  We know the work to eliminate violence in our communities can be done by policy makers.  If you would like to learn what it is to be policy maker, please visit the 2022 Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) National Leadership Academy.  For more information to apply, press here.