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Wilder Research’s work provides context and informs action that improve lives and communities. Below are highlights from the many ways Wilder Research staff are sharing their knowledge and skills to make an impact.

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Nicole MartinRogers recently talked with Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe of the Women's Institute for Science, Equity and Race about what it means to disaggregate data and why it's important for policy and practice.

How Do We Measure Racial Disparities?
TPT Data Reporter Kyeland Jackson interviewed Minnesota Compass Project Director Allison Liuzzi about racial disparities and how racism can be seen in many quality of life indicators, including access to health care, poverty and in opportunities for Americans of color. The interview was part of TPT’s Racism Unveiled digital storytelling project.
NineNorth Compass Program: Homelessness in the Suburbs
Michelle Decker Gerrard, director of the Minnesota Homeless Study, participated in this panel discussion about suburban homelessness.

In The Moment: Inside The Missing And Murdered Indigenous Crisis (South Dakota Public Broadcasting) – Nicole MartinRogers joined Minnesota Senator Mary Kunesh and Lydia Moran of Minnesota Women’s Press to discuss the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Crisis and Minnesota's MMIW Task Force.
With policing in the spotlight, districts search for alternatives to SROs (Concord Monitor) – Highlights research partner Intermediate School District 287 and their move to using Student Safety Coaches instead of police.
Economic pressure threaten waves of change on St. Paul’s West Side (MPR News) – Includes Minnesota Compass data on homeownership in this St. Paul neighborhood.
Legislators propose Minnesota office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (Star Tribune) –Nicole MartinRogers is quoted about findings from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force study.
What the data shows (Minnesota Women's Press) - Nicole MartinRogers summarizes what she learned from a recent study of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis in Minnesota. Watch a conversation on the background of the crisis and specific actions underway to address it.
COVID may increase youth homelessness across Twin Cities (Star Tribune) - Minnesota Homeless Study Director Michelle Gerrard is quoted in this story on youth homelessness.
Northwestern Mental Heath Center: Homelessness growing in Polk County (Crookston Times) - Cites Minnesota Homeless Study pre-COVID data showing a statewide increase in homelessness.
Food insecurity and race (TPT Almanac) - Amanda Hane discusses food insecurity and race, based on a recent blog post examining food insecurity data during the pandemic.
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, more Black Minnesotans are going hungry (TPT Originals) – Amanda Hane highlights the ways historical, racist policies contribute to racial disparities in food access.
How does Minnesota compare to the nation in racial equity? (TPT Originals) – This story uses Minnesota Compass data to look at several equity measures, including poverty, homeownership, and jobs.

Law Enforcement Response to Mental Health Needs: How Do We Measure Improvement?

How do we know collaborations between law enforcement and social services are successful in serving individuals with mental health and substance use needs? Wilder and East Metro Crisis Alliance teamed up to create an evaluation framework for similar initiatives to assess their effectiveness. Read the article »

A person in a winter coat pulls a grocery trolley down a brick sidewalk.

Transportation is a Key Component of Equitable Food Access

Minnesotans deserve access to affordable and healthy food regardless of where they live. Alice Lubeck explores ways communities are reducing transportation barriers to food access and the need for community-driven solutions. Read the article »

How Trauma-Informed Services Can Promote Positive Outcomes for Black Youth and Families

April 9, 2021 withLindsay Turner

Guests highlight how trauma-informed, culturally specific, and community-based programs help African American youth and families in the juvenile justice system navigate and cope with trauma and enhance public safety.

Length: 33 minutes

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