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Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and
Disparities
Sheila CraigManaging Director
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Mission
To partner with Health and Human Service Commission agencies and external stakeholders to identify and eliminate disproportionality and disparities
3Source: 1. Myers, 2010 (See Don Baumann for complete citation). 2. Ibid. 3.ojjdp.gov/dmc; NEA, “Disproportionality: Inappropriate identification of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children,”
Term DefinitionMost commonly used in:
DisproportionalityDisproportionality is the over or underrepresentation of a particular race
or cultural group in a program or system.Child welfare
Health Disparity Are preventable differences in the burden of disease, disability, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially
disadvantaged populations.
Health
DMC – Disproportionate minority contact
The disproportionate number of minority youth that come into contact with the juvenile justice system Juvenile justice
Achievement gapThe observed disparity on a number of educational measures between
the performance of groups of students Education
EqualityIs a concept that everyone should be treated in exactly the same way Systems
Many terms are used to describe racial inequity in outcomes across systems
Health A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
WHO World Health Organization
Equity Is the concept that everyone should be treated in a way that meets their specific needs so they have a fair opportunity to attain their potential
Systems
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Texas Cross Systems Data
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Infant Mortality Rate by Race/Ethnicity - Texas, 2009
Advancing Data-Driven Strategies
Developing Leaders
Collaborating AcrossSystems
Promoting Work Defined by Anti-Racist Principles
Engaging Communities
Evaluationand
Transformation
The Texas Model: A Framework for Equity
Strategies to eliminate disparities are informed by reliable data collected and reported by race and ethnicity
Everyone has theopportunity to develop leadership skills to strive for equity in their practice
The community is included in dialogues, discussions, planning, and decision-making in efforts that will impact them
Networks and coalitions of gatekeepers and advocates seek sustainable solutionsacross institutional lines
Concepts of fairness and justice guide all programs, policies, and practices, which are designed to eliminate institutional barriers to equity
Community Engagement
16 Regional Disproportionality and Disparities Advisory Committees Across Texas
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Video
“A Gardeners’ Tale”
