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Building Better Futures: Antiracist Approaches in Community Engagement

Building Better Futures: Antiracist Approaches in Community Engagement

Understanding Antiracist Approaches in Environmental Health Research

In recent years, the focus on antiracist research has become increasingly prominent in the field of environmental health. A research article titled Antiracist Research and Practice for Environmental Health: Implications for Community Engagement highlights the importance of adopting antiracist frameworks in community engagement. This approach is crucial for addressing the systemic racism that perpetuates health inequities.

Key Strategies for Practitioners

Practitioners looking to improve their skills in community engagement can benefit from the following strategies derived from the research:

Opportunities for Further Research

The article also encourages practitioners to engage in further research by exploring how antiracist approaches can be integrated into their work. This includes examining institutional policies that may inadvertently perpetuate racial inequities and finding ways to involve community members in meaningful decision-making processes.

Conclusion

By adopting these antiracist strategies, practitioners can contribute to more equitable health outcomes and foster stronger community partnerships. This approach not only benefits the communities involved but also enriches the research process by ensuring that it is inclusive and responsive to the needs of those most affected by environmental health disparities.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Antiracist Research and Practice for Environmental Health: Implications for Community Engagement.


Citation: Wilkins, D., & Schulz, A. J. (2023). Antiracist research and practice for environmental health: Implications for community engagement. Environmental Health Perspectives, 131(5), 055002. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP11384
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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