RI Women’s Well-Being Index Policy Briefs 2021

The Rhode Island Women’s Well-Being Index provides a comprehensive, composite measure of how women are faring, broken down by city/town and county where data is available. The data and indicators used are a compilation of each dimension's policy briefs and show the latest statewide data for each dimension and rank cities/towns or counties. Included in this data are indicators of economic security, employment, health, personal safety, and political empowerment. Taken together, this data leads to policy recommendations for each of the preceding data categories that work to alleviate the major impediments or issues facing Rhode Island women. Some policy recommendations include election reform, domestic violence legislation, as well as health care reform, among other policy recommendations.