Equity Assessments
For our organizations and institutions, the first sincere step in equity work is to take stock of the current reality. Start by having conversations about your goals and the importance of being able to track progress. Equity assessments help us prioritize actions, identify training topics, and have a much more strategic and focused approach.
From Race Forward: What are Racial Equity impact assessments?
“A Racial Equity Impact Assessment (REIA) is a systematic examination of how different racial and ethnic groups will likely be affected by a proposed action or decision. REIAs are used to minimize unanticipated adverse consequences in a variety of contexts, including the analysis of proposed policies, institutional practices, programs, plans and budgetary decisions. The REIA can be a vital tool for preventing institutional racism and for identifying new options to remedy long-standing inequities.”