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Racial Justice Competencies: Guiding Points to Action
Mayela Arana1, Nicole S Dettmar, Danielle J Zemmel
1Author Affiliations: The Public Health Foundation, Washington, DC (Ms Arana); Health Sciences Library, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (Ms Dettmar); Region V Public Health Training Center, Ann Arbor, MI (Ms Zemmel); Midwestern Public Health Training Center, Des Moines, IA (Ms Fife); and National Coordinating Center for Public Health Training, National Network of Public Health Institutes, New Orleans, LA (Mss Sladick, and Prechter).
The Racial Justice Competency Model (RJCM) pilot enhanced public health professionals' confidence and led to practice changes promoting racial justice. This framework shows potential for advancing health equity in organizations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Equity
- Racial Justice
Background:
- Growing recognition of racism as a public health crisis and its impact on health disparities.
- 72% of Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) respondents believe addressing racism is integral to their work.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot the Racial Justice Competency Model (RJCM) for public health professionals.
- To assess the RJCM's application and impact at an organizational level.
Main Methods:
- Development of the RJCM by the Public Health Training Center Network and National Network of Public Health Institutes.
- Pilot testing involving 16 public health organizations implementing funded projects focused on racial justice.
- Funding supported training, strategic plans, policy updates, and novel projects.
Main Results:
- 85% of pilot respondents reported increased confidence in applying racial justice principles.
- Development of practical tools improved organizational capacity and fostered partnerships.
- All participants affirmed changes in practices to advance racial justice.
Conclusions:
- The RJCM demonstrates potential as a framework for advancing racial justice within public health.
- The model can empower organizations to take collective action towards health equity.
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