Since 1957, the MCHR has had an obligation to educate the citizens of the State of Missouri about illegal discrimination. Even though the law has been in effect for over 50 years, simply having a law is not enough to prevent discrimination. Many people do not know what their rights are under the law or the rights of other people. The MCHR realizes training and education can help people interact successfully in the workplace, in places of public accommodations (like schools) and in their neighborhoods. The MCHR has specially-designed training programs to assist the employee, employer, tenant, housing provider and businesses in becoming more knowledgeable about their rights and responsibilities under the Missouri Human Rights Act.

The MCHR charges a fee for training presentations and also charges for expenses if travel is involved. Contact Kelly Sullens at (573) 751-1966 or Kelly.Sullens@dolir.mo.gov to schedule training.

Types of training offered:

OVERVIEW OF THE MISSOURI HUMAN RIGHTS ACT
This program details the MCHR complaint process from intake through public hearing, explains the employment, public accommodation and housing portions of the law and offers suggestions on how everyone can guard against discrimination. 1 hour

SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION
This program updates participants on the ever-changing landscape of sexual harassment law, gives practical examples, cites real cases and "tests the knowledge" of the audience. 1 1/2 to 2 hours

DISABILITY AWARENESS
This program helps the participants become more comfortable interacting with a person with a mental or physical disability. Learn how to substitute negative phrases with "words with dignity." Get ideas on how to accommodate persons with a mental or physical disability in all aspects of their work, housing or business environment. 2 hours

CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
This program is geared toward helping people understand and respect cultural and ethnic differences. Participants will "test their knowledge" about diversity. 2 hours

HOUSING DISCRIMINATION
This program tests the participants' knowledge of fair housing laws, focuses on facts about accessibility for people with disabilities, explains the requirement for families with children and discusses how property managers and owners can avoid discrimination complaints. 1.5 hours

HOW TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION
This program teaches how the courts determine whether or not someone has been unlawfully discriminated against. Disparate treatment, reasonable accommodation, sexual harassment are all covered. Great for personnel professionals and local Human Rights Commissioners and staff. 2 - 4 hours

IMMIGRATION DISCRIMINATION
This program assists employers in understanding the nature of discrimination in relation to national origin and ancestry. Participants will learn about MCHR and EEOC regulations and test their knowledge about national origin discrimination.

OTHER TRAINING
The MCHR can also custom design training and course length to fit your needs as well as provide multiple training courses to cover several areas. We also offer training on any of the other protected categories (i.e. age, race and sex discrimination).