Equity Lens
Our Focus is to Eliminate Disparities Among All Groups
Equity Lens Framework
The Equity Lens framework provides a common vocabulary and protocol to produce and evaluate policies, practices, processes, programs, services or decisions that result in more equitable outcomes.
Procedure
Consider the following four questions for any policy, process, program, service or decision:
1.
Who does it impact?
- Who are the racial/ethnic groups affected?
- What are the potential impacts on these groups?
2.
Who has the opportunities and is included and who is not?
- Are existing disparities ignored or worsened?
- Are there unintended consequences?
3.
Whose voices are at the table?
- Have we intentionally involved our partners?
4.
What can we do about it?
- How will we mitigate the negative impacts and address the barriers identified above?
Purpose
Provide a common vocabulary and protocol to produce and evaluate policies, practices, processes, programs, services or decisions that result in more equitable outcomes.
Equity
Just and fair inclusion. An equitable society is one in which all can participate and prosper to allow all to reach their full potential.
