Equity Hub
State of Washington
Determinants of Equity
We must invest where the needs are greatest to achieve our vision where everyone in Washington has access to the opportunities, power, and resources to flourish and achieve their full potential. Washington State is investing in addressing upstream, root cause, issues that perpetuate systemic inequities in Community, Family, Infrastructure, and Government.
The Determinants of Equity are the social, economic, geographic, political, and physical conditions that determine equity conditions in Washington and by which current and future progress toward becoming a fair and just society can be measured. To see equitable outcomes, we must cultivate the determinants of equity by investing in PEAR within our organizations.
How does your organization impact the Determinants of Equity?
Community Support Systems
Supporting the growth of individuals, families, and communities will lead to equitable outcomes for those who call Washington home. Health, wealth, and wellbeing as it relates to community support systems, is determined by equity in:
- Healthy Built & Natural Environments
- Early Childhood Development
- Quality Education
- Food Systems
Family Support Systems
Supporting the growth of strong individual and family systems that are investments in the community help people grow and flourish. Health, wealth, and wellbeing, as it relates to family support systems, is determined by equity in:
- Community & Public Safety
- Health & Human Services
- Housing & Homeownership
- Strong, Vibrant Neighborhoods
- Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Community Infrastructure Systems
Investing in systems that impact community infrastructure will fortify and distribute opportunities throughout family and community support systems. These systems include:
- Economic Justice
- Digital Equity
- Justice Systems & Laws
- Transportation & Mobility
- Workforce Equity
Government Systems
Strong investments in government policies, practices, people, and systems (PEAR service lines) nourish a pro-equity anti-racism system. Equity in local and state practices is the responsibility of all agencies to achieve effective, efficient, and equitable government processes per Executive Order 22-02 includes:
- Equity in Public Contracting
- Equity in Public Education
- Equity in Public Employment
- Equity in Public Services
Community Support
Family Support
Community Infrastructure
Government Systems