ABSTRACT

This paper describes methods for conducting equity-focused needs assessments in human service organizations (HSOs). We begin with an overview of needs assessments in social welfare, then describe a three-phase methodology for bringing an equity lens to traditional needs assessment approaches. Central to this methodology is convening stakeholders and addressing issues of power and trust between those leading the needs assessment and those impacted by the process. Key challenges for executing equity-focused needs assessments are discussed, including the need to coordinate across multiple levels of government; enhance collaboration between academics, practitioners, and communities; and improve secure access to high-quality data for analysis.

摘要

本文介绍了在人类服务组织 (HSO) 中进行以公平为重点的需求评估的方法。我们首先概述了社会福利中的需求评估，然后描述了一种将公平视角引入传统需求评估方法的三阶段方法。这种方法的核心是召集利益相关者并解决领导需求评估的人和受流程影响的人之间的权力和信任问题。讨论了执行以公平为重点的需求评估的主要挑战，包括跨各级政府进行协调的必要性；加强学者、从业者和社区之间的合作；并改进对高质量数据进行分析的安全访问。