King County has a new tool to help us better understand disparities in our communities as we work to advance equity and social justice goals.

As part of our work to become a welcoming community where every person can thrive, King County has identified 15 determinants of equity. We have also identified a set of indicators help us better understand where inequities exist and which groups experience the most severe inequities for each of the 15 areas.

The Determinants of Equity tool provides data and information to help employees and community users understand these equity conditions and track progress over time. This is designed to help us develop policies, programs, and budgets that focus where needs are the greatest so that we contribute to more equitable outcomes for all people in our communities.

King County staff are encouraged to use this updated resource to inform planning, policy and program development, and community engagement. The tool is also intended for community members and community-based organizations to better understand inequities in King County.

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