Which strategies help address stigma and promote racial equity?

• A. Avoid discussing culture in care.
• B. Limit resources to certain populations.
• C. Challenge stereotypes, include diverse voices, advocate for accessible services, and provide culturally respectful supports.
• D. Isolate services by race.

Answer: (C)

Challenging stereotypes, including diverse voices, advocating for accessible services, and providing culturally respectful supports directly address both stigma and racial equity. By challenging stereotypes, you’re helping to change biased beliefs that fuel discrimination and shame. Bringing in diverse voices ensures that those who experience different cultures and backgrounds have a say in how services are designed and delivered, which builds trust and relevance. Advocating for accessible services removes practical barriers—like cost, location, or systems that make it hard for some groups to get help—so everyone can receive support. Providing culturally respectful supports recognizes and honors cultural values, languages, and practices, which fosters dignity, engagement, and better outcomes.

In contrast, avoiding culture in care, limiting resources to certain populations, or isolating services by race all tend to reinforce stigma and deepen inequities by ignoring needs, perpetuating discrimination, or creating segregation.