Promising
Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities, and are suitable for adaptation by other communities.

New York City Races to Justice

Human Impact Partners

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Case Study

Organizational Change/ Development
Policy Change/ Development
Tools Included
Outside U.S.
ACCESS RESOURCE
Building

Infrastructure Support

The case study describes how the New York City Department of Health created a Race to Justice Core Team to advance racial equity within the department, with a specific focus on coordinated policies and workplans across all of the department’s divisions and staff. The team has focused on training staff and on creating workplans that address bias in hiring, contracting, and policies.

Resource Details

Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity, Capacity Building, Improve Organizational Infrastructure

Priority Population(s)

Setting(s) of Implementation

Workplace

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2016-2019