Policy Briefs
Policy is a powerful tool that shapes the way our residents experience root causes, and therefore health outcomes. The Center for Health Equity works to provide evidence-based research on the impacts of potential policies. Health impact assessments allow us to explore the potential impacts of a policy in depth by synthesizing existing research, newly collected or existing data, and stakeholder input. Policy briefs are also developed to understand potential impacts, but usually on a shorter timeline using existing research and data.
Published policy briefs can be found below:
2023
- The Efficacy of the “Buffer” Zone
- A Lifesaving Harm Reduction Tool: Fentanyl Test Strips
- Improving Public Safety Through Automated Enforcement
- Re-entry IDs as a Gateway to Health Equity for Formerly Incarcerated People
2022
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Housing as public health: Using housing to prevent human trafficking and support survivors
- Proactively protecting residents from lead – Addressing housing exposures to reduce negative impacts of lead
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Effects of Trauma and Violence on Health: Early Interventions can Improve Outcomes
2021
2019
- The Health and Socio-economic Benefits of Paid Parental Leave & Louisville Benchmarks
- Paid Parental Leave At a Glance