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OEA Equity Filter

We are committed to being thoughtful in our actions and planning to combat implicit and explicit bias.

Decision-Making through an Equity Lens

When planning and making decisions, utilize OEA's Equity Filter to intentionally slow down decision-making and combat implicit or explicit bias. This ensures the perspectives of the most impacted individuals/groups are centered. In doing so, you will be decentralizing and sharing power.  

SET OUTCOMES

• What outcomes are we working to achieve?

• What assumptions are we bringing into the issue?

CENTERING MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES

• Who has been included in the decision-making process?

• Who is affected by this decision and/or action?

• Are you centering multiple perspectives and key stakeholders who are impacted by this decision?

ATTEND TO UNINTENDED OUTCOMES

• What are the potential unintended outcomes?

• What are the barriers to more equitable outcomes?

• How will you address impacts or unintended outcomes?

COMMUNICATE

• How will you ensure communication takes place in an inclusive, culturally responsive and responsible manner?

EVALUATION AND AWARENESS

• What other possibilities for this decision and/or action were explored?

• How will feedback from stakeholders be collected?

• How will you evaluate your decision and/or action?

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