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State of Human Rights in the City of Salem, Oregon

State of Human Rights in the City of Salem, Oregon. Report from the Salem Human Rights & Relations Advisory Commission June 9, 2003. Written Survey Results. Based on 1,508 Responses:. Community Perception Regarding Tolerance. As compared with 5 years ago, respondents rated Salem as:

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State of Human Rights in the City of Salem, Oregon

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  1. State of Human Rights in the City of Salem, Oregon Report from the Salem Human Rights & Relations Advisory Commission June 9, 2003

  2. Written Survey Results Based on 1,508 Responses:

  3. Community Perception Regarding Tolerance As compared with 5 years ago, respondents rated Salem as: Much Better 15.9% Same/Somewhat Better 69.5% Worse 14.6%

  4. Suggested Ways to Increase Tolerance • Educate youth and adults • More celebrations to honor diversity • Ordinances/non-discrimination laws • More community dialogue events • More minorities as educators in public schools and in City government • Help parents embrace tolerance and emphasize non-discrimination to children

  5. Other Indicators Since 1998, Salem Area residents filed: • 168 complaints with the Human Rights and Relations Commission (HRRAC) • 170 bias crimes to the Salem Police Department; 37 formal to Internal Affairs; no complaints referred to CPRB • 21 housing discrimination complaints with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) • 45 complaints with the Fair Housing Council of Oregon (FHCO) • 408 cases (for all of Marion County) with the Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI).

  6. So what is the state of human rights in the City of Salem? • Some level of discrimination exists in the community. • Over 85% perceive Salem as either the same, somewhat more or much more tolerant than 5 years ago. • Additional recourses are now available to field discrimination complaints. • Salem is viewed nationally among the most progressive cities in providing protections against discrimination.

  7. The work ahead involves us all: • The City Council: Provide sustained leadership and a unified vision for the City that promotes tolerance and acceptance. • The Commission: Continue to help increase trust, partnerships and networks from all sectors of the community. • The Community: Adopt a zero tolerance for hate for yourself and your family and demand the same from your friends and neighbors.

  8. The work ahead… is never finished!

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