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 2022-2023 meeting schedules 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.
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.
The Commission on Human Rights Meeting Dates
2023 Commission Meeting Dates
January 9
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
July 10
August 7
September 11
October 2
November 13
December 4
If you are interested in serving on the Commission or helping with its outreach activities, please contact the Shelbyville, Simpsonville and Shelby County Commission on Human Rights
by mail at P.O. Box 174, Shelbyville, KY 40066 or by email at info@scchr-ky.org.