Healing Justice Policy Initiative

The Healing Justice Policy Initiative is dedicated to addressing and mitigating the impacts of historical, political, and social determinants of health. The initiative aims to create equitable health outcomes by focusing on systemic changes and advocating for policies addressing the root causes.

GOALS

Increase community awareness and understanding of health policies affecting women of color

Empower community members to become informed advocates for health equity

Build a more engaged and policy-literate community that can participate in health policy discussions

OBJECTIVES

Knowledge Development and Dissemination

Community Conversations and Engagement

Advocacy Preparation and Awareness

    • We call for policies that promote equity in healthcare access and services

    • We call for policies that address discrimination in healthcare delivery

    • We call for policies that will lead to eliminate pre-existing condition discrimination, including pregnancy-related conditions

    • We call for the expansion of mental health coverage and access

    • We call for policies that help address trauma-informed care needs

    • We call for the develop comprehensive maternal mental health plans

    • Focus on quality initiatives aligned with HHS's Healthy People 2030 goals

    • Emphasize preventive care access

    • Support early screening programs text goes here

    • We support policies that promote Economic Stability

    • We support policies that promote Educational Access

    • We support policies that promote Housing Security

    • We support policies that promote Transportation Access

    • We support policies that promote Food Security

    • We support policies that promote Environmental Health Conditions

    • We support policies that promote Voting Rights and Expansion