Speak Up, Ohio, We're Listening - Community Survey

1. Voting is fundamental to changing my city and our state. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

2. I support the right to protest no matter the cause. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

3. I or someone I know has experienced voting barriers in the past, like not knowing where my polling place is, not having the correct ID, or not understanding how to vote by mail. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

4. In the past 2 years I have participated in a public protest or demonstration on behalf of my rights or those of people that I love. *

Yes

No

5. I trust my public officials to carry out a safe, fair, and accurate election. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

6. Is there anything else you want us to know about how you experience political participation and voting rights in your community?

Feel free to tell us about a time you or someone you love had trouble voting or were prevented from participating in our political system.

7. I believe that the Criminal Legal System works fairly for all. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

8. Formerly incarcerated people in my community have enough resources to be successful. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

9. I or someone I love has been arrested or incarcerated. *

Yes

No

10. I believe kids are treated too harshly in the criminal legal system. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

11. I feel safe in my community.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

12. What else do you want us to know about the Criminal Legal System in your community?

We want to hear about how you or your family/community have been impacted by the Criminal Legal System.

13. I am able to exercise my right to control and protect my body. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

14. There’s been a time when I couldn’t access the medical care I needed because I couldn’t afford it. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

15. I or someone I love has experienced discrimination and/or marginalization in their community based on sexual orientation or gender identity. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

16. I or someone I love has received abortion care. *

Yes

No

17. I or someone I love has experienced barriers to abortion care when I/they needed it. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

18. Is there anything else you want us to know about how you experience personal autonomy and dignity in your community?

Feel free to tell us about how you have or have not been able to express your full self and get your needs met in your community.

19. I believe it is important for all children to learn historically accurate concepts about things like slavery and the Holocaust, even if they make people uncomfortable. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

20. I believe talking about uncomfortable truths like slavery and the Holocaust will divide my community. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

21. I experience overt and/or implicit racial bias in my day to day life. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

22. I experience overt and/or implicit bias in my day to day life because of my religion. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

23. Currently or in the past I’ve struggled to find a safe, affordable place to live. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

24. Is there anything else you want us to know about how you experience inclusion and belonging in your community?

25. I believe my city is on the right track. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

26. I feel good about what I can do to change things. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

27. I feel that my way of life is valued and protected. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

28. I have a good relationship with my neighbors. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

29. I follow what’s happening at the Ohio Statehouse/Ohio General Assembly. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

30. I want to get more engaged politically but I don’t know how or don’t have the time. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

31. I am willing to stand up for what I believe in even if it makes me uncomfortable. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral/Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

32. Are you a resident of Ohio? *

Yes

No

34. Do you live in transitional housing? *

Yes

No

33. What zip code do you primarily reside in? *

35. What gender do you identify as? *

Male

Female

TransMale

TransFemale

Non-Binary

Prefer not to answer

Other

36. What is your ethnicity? *

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian or Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

White/Caucasian

Prefer not to answer

Other

37. What is your approximate household income? *

$0 - $24,999

$25,000 - $49,000

$50,000 - $74,999

$75,000 - $99,000

$100,000 - $124,999

$125,000 - $149,000

$150,000 - $174,999

$175,000 - $199,999

$200,000 and up

Prefer not to answer

38. What is your age range? *

Under 18

18-30

31-43

44- 56

57 - 69

70 +

Prefer not to answer

39. Are you an ACLU member or have you ever donated to the ACLU? *

Yes

No

40. Are you a member of the ACLU of Ohio Action Team? *

Yes

No

41. Are you responding as a representative of an organization? *

Yes

No

42. How did you hear about the survey? *

ACLU email

Social Media

Friend or Family

ACLU volunteer

Other (please specify)

43. Are you registered to vote? *

Yes

No

Unable to register

44. Did you vote in the 2020 General Election? *

Yes

No

45. Do you intend to vote in the 2022 midterm elections? *

Yes

No

46. If No, what, if anything, could motivate you to vote in the 2022 midterm elections?

47. If we haven't covered it already, what is the most serious problem in your community?