Community Research Survey

Community Research Survey
Who We Are
Officially birthed one-year ago this month, King County Equity Now ("KCEN") is a strong, pro-Black advocacy and policy institution focused on realizing measurable markers of equity for Washington State's Black community. We build collective power, uplift and co-create transformative solutions in collective. We are Black-led, Black centered, and birthed out of a deep legacy of Black organizing in Seattle, Martin Luther King Jr. County Washington.

Our mission at KCEN is to create a new normal rooted in equity. Our work centers on improving the everyday, on-the-ground lived experiences of Black people and communities. We are, we listen to, we care for, and we uplift the Black community, always.

Our strength comes from the longstanding relationships we have are building here. These relationships include those of our community who are incarcerated, or whose family members are. We see uplifting the talent and brilliance of our incarcerated family members as key to successfully building a thriving Black community in Washington.
Our Goals
The goal of this survey is to explore what ways our organization can both assist and collaborate with those who are incarcerated. We would like to both help bring justice, but also to make space within our organizations leadership and strategizing efforts for those who have lost their freedoms. Through this survey we hope to learn more about the best way to build relationships with incarcerated community members and their families and what areas of advocacy.
It is important to us that your privacy remains protected. All information shared within this survey packet will remain confidential, and we will work to make sure that no one sees your responses without approval. Also, there may be circumstances where this information must be released. For example, personal information regarding your participation in this study may be disclosed if required by state law. Please know that your participation is voluntary. Feel free to ask questions before making your decision whether or not to participate in our survey. By agreeing to participate, you do not give up any personal legal rights you may have as a participant in this study.
1. Do you believe information, data, and research can help advance equity?

YesMaybeNoI'm not sure
2. Please select the top 5 issue areas you think KCEN should focus on for information, data, and research.

HealthWellnessLegal SystemsEducationSafetyFood SystemsChildren & FamiliesEldersHousing/Land DevelopmentEnvironmentEconomic DevelopmentTransportationOther
In the space below please expand on the issue areas you selected: Why are the issue areas you chose most important to you? In an ideal scenario, what would successfully addressing these issue areas look like to you?
3. How did the pandemic affect your relationship with your loved ones on the outside? (For example, does it affect who your communicating with and how? Was the support you normally receive…)If your relationship has been damaged, do you believe it is repairable?
4. What other racial or socioeconomic topics affect your connection with your loved ones? (for example, financials...relationships...health....)
5. What does support look like to you during the transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic protocols?
6. If there is one thing we need to know but have not asked? Please use the space below to expand on any questions above or add information we have not asked about.
Would you like to be included in conversations related to community advocacy and policy making? If so, we can add you to our community steward group.
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Contact Us

If you would like to contact the research team, you can give us a call at (253) 693-0507 on [timeframe here] or email us at research@kingcountyequitynow.com.
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Community Research Survey

Who We Are

Our Goals

Contact Us