Illinois Department of Human Rights Releases Interim Report (Feb 2016) on Statewide Discrimination Study

from a press release 02/04/2016
The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) has publicly released its interim report to Governor Bruce Rauner on a wide-ranging study of statewide discrimination patterns and barriers to success. The study, Illinois Scorecard on Discrimination: Identifying Best Practices to Promote Diversity and Inclusion, will partner with over 125 statewide partners to develop recommendations on improving diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination throughout Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) to study and develop recommendations regarding best practices to prevent discrimination and promote diversity and inclusion in these areas:

Employment, both public and private, including recruitment, retention, and promotion of state employees and in state contracting; Housing, including affordability, accessibility, segregation and homelessness; Public accommodations and provision of government services and benefits; Financial credit and access to financial services; Education, including achievement gaps based on race, ethnicity, or zip code; Criminal justice, especially as a barrier to economic independence; and Civic engagement.   for The Discrimination Study, visit:  http://www.illinois.gov/dhr/AboutUs/DirectorsOffice/Pages/IDHR-Discrimination-Study.aspx