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MISSOURI
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Tammy Cavender (573)
751-7500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 23, 2005
HUMAN RIGHTS AGENCY WINS
VIDEO AWARD
Jefferson City, MO – The Missouri Department
of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Commission on Human Rights (MCHR)
recently
received an Award of Distinction from The Communicator
Awards 2004
Video Competition. This is an
international awards competition that recognizes outstanding work in
the
communication field. Entries are judged
by industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose
talent
exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a
benchmark for
the industry. The Award of
Distinction is given to those entrants who exceed industry
standards in
production or communication skills.
There were 2,937 entries from 48 states, the District of
Columbia and seven
other countries. Approximately 18
percent of the entries won this award.
The MCHR developed the video: “The Amazing Adventures of the MCHR Win Team” in partnership with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ training unit and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. “This was a joint effort that was funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,” stated Donna Noble Cavitte, the MCHR’s Executive Director. “It shows that federal and state government can and does work together to come up with creative and cost-efficient ways to educate the public.” The WIN Team video demonstrates in a forum that is entertaining just what is and isn’t illegal housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, nation origin, ancestry, sex, physical/mental handicap, or familial status (families with children). The video will be an additional tool used by the MCHR when educating tenants and housing providers about the state and federal fair housing laws.
The MCHR is the state agency that investigates allegations of illegal discrimination and makes a decision whether discrimination has or has not occurred. The agency also provides training to public and private employers, organized groups, school districts and housing providers on topics such as sexual harassment prevention, cultural sensitivity, disability sensitivity and fair housing. For more information about the MCHR, please visit www.dolir.mo.gov/hr.
Information and Planning · 3315 W. Truman
Blvd.
· P.O. Box 1958 · Jefferson City, MO
65102-1958
573-751-7500 · 573-751-6552 (Fax)
Relay Missouri: 1-800-735-2966 (TDD) 1-800-735-2466 (Voice)