The Howard County Commission for Veterans and Military Families has a keen interest in ensuring racial justice and equity for our veterans, their families, and for all residents. Consistent with our stated mission, the Commission is committed to helping this country heal its wounds and work toward ensuring all Americans are treated justly. In an effort to better understand any concerns our veteran residents may have, we ask that you complete the survey below. 

This survey is anonymous, and none of the data collected will be shared outside of Howard County Government. 

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* 1. How long have you lived in Howard County?

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* 2. Please indicate the degree to which you agree with the following statements about your time living in Howard County:

  Strongly agree Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
I have felt that I was discriminated on the basis of my race / ethnicity
I have felt that I was denied educational opportunities due to my race /ethnicity
I have felt that I was denied housing opportunities due to my race / ethnicity

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* 3. Please indicate the degree to which you agree with the following statements about your time living in Howard County:

  Strongly agree Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
I have felt that I was discriminated on the basis of my veterans status
I have felt that I was denied educational opportunities due to my veterans status
I have felt that I was denied housing opportunities due to my veterans status

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* 4. Please indicate the degree to which you agree that existing systems, structures and processes in Howard County create barriers for people of color in regards to the following areas in Howard County:

  Strongly agree Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
Educational opportunities
Employment
Housing opportunities
Government programs
Healthcare access

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* 5. Please indicate the degree to which you feel welcome and seen (i.e., valued, included, respected) in the following areas in Howard County:

  Strongly agree Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
Educational opportunities
Employment
Housing opportunities
Government programs
Healthcare access

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* 6. My current age is:

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* 7. I identify my gender as:

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* 8. I self-identify my race / ethnicity as (select all that apply):

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* 9. My military status is (check all that apply):

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* 10. If you have any additional comments or suggestions, please write them below:

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