Conducting Intensive Equity Assessments of Existing Programs, Policies, and Processes

This tool describes how to conduct intensive equity assessments of existing programs, policies, and processes. The tool first describes the scoping work that needs to be done before conducting an equity assessment and then describes and provides guiding questions for each of the six steps in the in-depth equity assessment process. Those six steps are:

1. Describe the selected program, policy, or process, and populations affected by it
2. Consider historical, societal, and policy context and drivers of disparities
3. Collect expert input, including from affected community members
4. Identify information sources and gaps
5. Analyze policy/program effects—potential or current—on people and communities
6. Plan for action and accountability