Shelbyville, Simpsonville and Shelby County Commission on Human Rights
Welcome to the website of the Shelbyville, Simpsonville and Shelby County Commission on Human Rights
The Shelbyville, Simpsonville and Shelby County Commission on Human Rights (Commission) was created by the City of Shelbyville, City of Simpsonville and Shelby County, Kentucky, governments to eradicate discrimination, to protect all citizens against discrimination and to foster a climate where all people may thrive through communication, education and mediation.
The Shelbyville, Simpsonville and Shelby County Commission on Human Rights has 11 Commissioners. Four Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor of Shelbyville, two are appointed by the Mayor of Simpsonville and five are appointed by the Shelby County Judge-Executive. Commissioners are volunteers and members of the communities they serve.
The Commission meets on the first Monday of each month. (Click here to find the Commission's 2022 meeting schedule near the bottom of the Commissioners page.) The meetings begin at 6 p.m. at the Stratton Center, 215 Washington Street in Shelbyville. All meetings are open to the public.
RACIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
The Equal Justice Initiative, in partnership with the Shelbyville Community Remembrance Project Coalition, awarded scholarships to four public high school students in Shelby County, Kentucky, in
three categories - essay, visual arts and digital works. Go to https://scchr-ky.org/eji-awards)
to listen and view the winning entries.
Welcome to the website of the Shelbyville, Simpsonville and Shelby County Commission on Human Rights
The Shelbyville, Simpsonville and Shelby County Commission on Human Rights (Commission) was created by the City of Shelbyville, City of Simpsonville and Shelby County, Kentucky, governments to eradicate discrimination, to protect all citizens against discrimination and to foster a climate where all people may thrive through communication, education and mediation.
The Shelbyville, Simpsonville and Shelby County Commission on Human Rights is organized to have 11 commissioners (board members), Four are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Shelbyville, two are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Simpsonville and five are appointed by the Shelby County Judge-Executive. The Commissioners are volunteers and members of the community they serve.
The Commission meets on the first Monday of each month. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. at the Stratton Center, located at 215 Washington St., Shelbyville. All meetings are open
to the public.
(Click here to view the 2022 meeting schedule near the bottom of the Commissioners page.)
RACIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
The Equal Justice Initiative, in partnership with the Shelbyville Community Remembrance Project Coalition, has announced a scholarship contest open to 9th– through 12th-grade students attending public high school in Shelby County, Kentucky. Prizes totaling at least $10,000 will be awarded to winning participants in three categories - essay, visual arts and digital works. All entries must be submitted by Friday, April 15, 2022. Click here to go directly to the contest website for more information.
Partnerships:
• Local Human Rights Commissions
• Civil Rights and Justice Organizations
• Government Agencies
Education and Training:
• Americans with Disabilities Act Workshop
• Civil Rights Act Workshop
• Employment Discrimination Workshop
• Kentucky Fair Housing Seminar
• Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act Workshop
• Sexual Harassment in Employment Workshop
Your local Commission on Human Rights
If you believe you may be a victim of illegal discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations—contact the Shelbyville, Simpsonville and Shelby County Commission on Human Rights for help. Ask to make a discrimination complaint.
Contact the Commission by mail at P.O. Box 174, Shelbyville, KY 40066 or by email: info@scchr-ky.org
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If you feel that you are a victim of discrimination, contact us for help in filling out the INQUIRY FORM by clicking on the button below or contact the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights toll-free at 800-292-5566.