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

• Key Points – Lead Safe Housing Ordinance 

• Key Elements of O-134-22 Lead Safe Housing Registry

• Housing as public health: Using housing to prevent human trafficking and support survivors

• The Costly Problem of Lead in Louisville

• Proactively protecting residents from lead – Addressing housing exposures to reduce negative impacts of lead

• Effects of Trauma and Violence on Health: Early Interventions can Improve Outcomes

2021

• Redistricting and Health Equity

2019

• The Health and Socio-economic Benefits of Paid Parental Leave & Louisville Benchmarks
• Paid Parental Leave At a Glance