Loma Linda University Health has a long-established commitment to accepting all people as children of God. Here, we strive to be inclusive to all aspects of the human experience — ethnic, cultural, physical, faith-based, and others.
By understanding differences, an honest dialogue about those differences can take place with a genuine respect for each other. That dialogue ultimately will free Loma Linda University Health to recognize and build on the strength that comes from our diversity. It’s true that some scars can never be completely erased. But listening is a key step down the road of understanding.
Recently, the members of Loma Linda University Health’s Diversity Council were asked to share their answers to the questions, “What does the word “justice” mean to you? How would you define this word?” and, “What does “racial justice” mean to you? How would you define “racial justice?” Their answers are shared here to encourage serious personal reflection and constructive dialogue.
What does “justice” mean to you?
Acting right to promote the right results.
Justice to me encompasses fairness and equality, where things are fair and the same standards and benefits are available to all
In relationship to DEI, it means "belonging"
Taking proactive steps to ensure that everyone is treated fairly. Repairing and Restoring relationships when harm has been done. "Proactive Steps" means ensuring there are avenues for sharing with people in authority when harm has been done. Listening carefully to all sides of a story.
Fair and equitable distribution of rewards, opportunities and consequences for all irrespective of race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
Justice means accountability for good and/or bad decisions made.
I would define justice as treating everyone in a fair and equal manner.
Offering the same opportunities to everyone.
Offering the same standard of care to my patients no matter their socioeconomic, language, cultural, and knowledge background. Understanding that different people will have different methods and timeframe of reaching the same goal. Learning to identify other's thought processes are different from mine, but it's OK to have that difference, and that I'm not always correct. "
A genuine respect for people with intent and action leading to their peace, opportunity, prosperity, and well-being.
Ensuring that people receive what they deserve.
Justice is logical and appropriate consequences, equity and fairness in opportunities and access, transparency in words, and commitment to doing what is right.
Compassion, fairness, integrity, the golden rule
I define Justice as doing the right thing, at the right time, for all involved in all circumstances.
Justice is treating humans, animals and the environment with fairness and respect, without exploitation or oppression.
Fairness
It has to do with fairness in personal, social and community relations
What does "racial justice" mean to you?
Each person will glorify God in all the ways they were created to do.
Racial justice means fair treatment of people of all races, resulting in equitable opportunities and outcomes for all. Sometimes it will require deliberate systems and supports to achieve and sustain racial equity.
Racial justice is met when each individual has access to the same opportunities and advantages to succeed either in life or at meeting a set goal. Racial justice happens when resources and opportunities are distributed equitably to people of all races. Racial justice is seen when the grievances and disadvantages of those who have been marginalized historically are acknowledged with a plan set forth to aid in leveling the playing field. Equitable representation where strategic decisions are made allows those disadvantages and setbacks that have been experienced by the marginalized to be acknowledged, discussed and accounted for when strategic decisions are made. This in turn allows us (future leaders/generations) to avoid making decisions that perpetuate racial injustice through creating policies that bring about the lack of equity experienced by others.
Racial Justice to me means, it does not matter who you are or where you're from you are given the resources you need to succeed. Some might need more resources than others but, it is given according to the need of the individual.
I would define Racial Justice as, providing equity to all individuals as needed for that individual.
Being treated the same no matter the color of your skin, the culture you grew up in, and given the same opportunities.
A genuine respect for people of all races, color, and ethnic background with intent and action leading to their peace, opportunity, prosperity, and well-being.
Ensuring that people of all ethnic groups are treated fairly and respectfully.
Racial justice incorporates all of the above and factors in systemic issues that have contributed and been consequential for minority and underrepresented groups. Reparations, for example, are a form of racial justice.
Less of a definition and more of an action to re-envision our society as a more compassionate, fair and respectful society.
I define Racial Justice as respect for all human beings, treating all people with professionalism and respect, regardless of the circumstances, while providing the same resources and opportunity for all. We are all children of God and who respects his fellow, respects Him.
Racial justice is treating humans fairly and respectfully regardless of color or ethnicity.
Being treated equally irrespective of ethnic background
Equity within the context of race/ethnicity
It means not acting in ways that single out or disadvantage others on the basis of racial characteristics.
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Justice is one of Loma Linda University Health’s seven identified corporate values, which has led us to commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. This value encourages each person to:
• Consider how one’s actions will affect others and the environment around.
• Call out actions that are in conflict with our values.
• Support efforts to remove systemic barriers.
• Protect the dignity and worth of all individuals.
• Work toward quality healthcare access for all.
