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Tulsa Equality Indicators was initiated in 2017 by the City of Tulsa and Community Service Council as a tool to measure and track disparities among subgroups of Tulsans over time. Four years of quantitative data are now available to inform our city and community leaders about inequalities in opportunities and outcomes, and to guide public policy and innovative solutions that will lead to greater equity for all Tulsans.
A report from A Way Home for Tulsa renewing Tulsa’s commitment to not only housing people currently experiencing homelessness but also preventing future homelessness. This plan defines homelessness as the absence of stable, safe, permanent, or appropriate housing and emphasizes the need for comprehensive solutions.
A report from the Bail Project that reveals cash bail has no measurable impact on court appearance, and instead fuels a system that punishes poverty, destabilizes lives, and props up a predatory bail bond industry.
The report analyzes the outcomes from more than 3,300 individuals arrested and booked into the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center over a one-year period. Our researchers examined court appearance rates and case outcomes based on different pretrial release mechanisms. The data is clear: wealth-based detention fails our communities and undermines justice.
A report and recommendations developed by the Beyond Apology Commission, established to address the legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and its impact on the Black community in Tulsa. The report focuses on reparations and aims to move beyond mere acknowledgment of the massacre to concrete actions, particularly in areas like housing, economic development, and community well-being.
A report from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund summarizing the information and testimony shared at the City of Tulsa Equality Indicator meetings. The report presents specific recommendations that the Mayor, City Council, and TPD should adopt and implement to achieve a more equitable Tulsa.
A report by the Terence Crutcher Foundation, centering on dismantling oppressive systems and building a society where all communities, particularly those most impacted by injustice, have autonomy over their lives and futures. This vision encompasses economic, racial, and social justice, with a focus on healing, accountability, and community-led solutions. It envisions a world where communities are safe, prosperous, and thriving, with resources distributed equitably and everyone having their basic needs met.
A report from the Trevor Project, featuring original research that amplifies the experiences of diverse LGBTQ young people and brings new knowledge and clinical implications to the suicide prevention field.
A report from Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) and GenForward gathering perspectives of Black Americans on the issues of policing and public safety in the United States to develop a comprehensive survey measuring Black people’s experiences with policing and incarceration, and their feelings about alternatives to these systems.