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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP0 - OC Human RelationsVI lj ,I% Relations Ouslim Students GES Program R Esc n �to -1 /,4 f 0� Annual Report 2005 -2006 r� ve i 0. E Human Relations Vision OC Human Relations, Creates Safe and Inclusive Communities through r it's `BRIDGES" school program and works to eliminate hate crime and bigotry. Bill Wood, Chair, OC Human Relations Commission Vice - President, PacifiCare Health Systems OC Human Relations Develops Diverse Leaders through interactive pro- grams to empower them to have a voice in the decision - making process of the institutions that affect their lives. Becky Esparza, Vice - Chair, OC Human Relations Commission OC Human Relations brings people together to Mediate Conflict and encourages dialogue as alternatives to violence and litigation. Susan Reese, President, OC Human Relations Susan S. Reese Design OC Human Relations Builds Understanding and Respect among diverse communities, law enforcement and residents so we can discover that we have more in common as human beings than that which separates us into groups. Lin Fujitsubo, Vice President, OC Human Relations r V��, 1 Student Photo from BRIDGES Project "I am Orange County" History In 1971, the Orange County Board of Supervisors in collaboration with the League of Cities created the Orange County Human Rela- tions Commission. Over the last 36 years, Orange County has changed dramatically, transitioning from a predominately white subur- ban community to a diverse urban county of more than three million residents. Today, two thirds of the students in Orange County's K -12 schools are ethnic minorities. This rapid demographic change underscores the need for an effective human relations organiza- tion. The Commission is governed by I 1 Commissioners appointed by the Board of Supervisors and the League of Cities and adminis- tered by the Orange County Housing and Community Services Department. The Orange County Human Relations Council is a private, non -profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1991 for the purpose of developing and implementing proactive human relations programs in partnership with schools, corporations, cities, foundations and individuals. The Council provides an award winning violence prevention program in the schools, conflict resolution programs and inter -group relations initiatives in communities all over Orange County. Supported through grants, donations, fees and contracts, the Council is governed by a board of directors consisting of diverse community leaders and guided by the Community Partners Advisory Board comprised of executives from major corporations and institutions. OC Human Relations — Building Bridges of Understanding %RIDGES Program Inspireftespectful, Inclusive School Campuses The Bridges Program works to improve inter -group relations by partnering with schools and communities to create and sustain a safe, inclusive school climate that respects society's diversity. Since 1988, BRIDGES has worked cooperatively with the entire school community — students, parents, teachers, administrators and staff —to meet each individual school's needs and objectives. The program trains participants to use positive peer support to promote inter -group understanding and alternatives to violence in schools. 2005 -2006 Participating Schools Anaheim Garden Grove Brookhurst Jr. High School Irvine Intermediate School Katella High School Garden Grove High School Loara High School Newport Beach Magnolia High School Laguna Hills Savanna High School Laguna Hills High School South Jr. High School Rancho Santa Margarita Western High School Los Alamitos Fullerton Union High School Laurel High School Buena Park Buena Park Jr. High School Irvine Oxford Academy New Horizon Elementary School Corona Del Mar Santiago Creek Day School Corona Del Mar High School Newport Beach Fountain Valley High School Newport Harbor High School Costa Mesa Chavez High School Costa Mesa High School Rancho Santa Margarita Fullerton RSM Intermediate School Cypress Cypress High School Santa Ana Oxford Academy Santa Ana High School Santiago Creek Day School Fountain Valley Willard Intermediate School Fountain Valley High School Carr Intermediate School Los Amigos High School Chavez High School Community Day School Fullerton Summit Day School Fullerton Union High School Westminster La Quinta High School Students at OC Human Relations BearPaw Camp A Coordinated Commulky Respc OC Human Relations collaborated with community -based organizations and law enforcement agencies to offer hate crime prevention, incident and victim assistance. This was accomplished through quarterly Hate Crime Network meetings, the Hate Crime Victims' Assistance Partnership nse to Hate Crim• Hate Crime Network — Topics at the Hate Crime Network meetings included "2005 Hate Crime Report Analy- sis," "Hate in Our Backyard," "Bias Motivation of Hate Crime Offenders," and "Police Officers as First Responders." and hate crime presentations. Hate Crime Victim Assistance Joyti Chand. South Asian Network Community Advocate and Joyce Greenspan, Executive Director of The Anti- Defamation League i i Partnership - The partnership met monthly to develop strategies to collaborate on projects to ensure immediate assistance for victims. This year the partnership presented a "Hate Crime Training for Law Enforcement" conducted by the Anti - Defamation League and attended by 25 officers and 10 community members. Hate Crime Presentations — OC Human Relations conducted eight Hate Crime Presentations addressing 430 people including students, community groups, police officers and organizations. Nate Crime Network Meeting I enjoyed about the experiences others and seeing how much we all have in common. I also learned that there i more that I can do to he a positive Wreating a Comprehensive Mitute on Race Relations and Cultural Understanding Over the last 35 years, OC Human Relations has developed a variety of professional human relations trainings based on first -hand experience. Our cutting edge training cur- riculum and materials (videos, posters, classroom activities, etc.) have been nationally recognized on multiple occasions. This year, staff began working on compiling these training modules into a comprehensive Human Relations Institute. Human Relations 101: A four day intensive program that uses a multi-disciplin- ary approach to exploring complex and foundational human relations and social justice issues. The program is unique in that it also explores O.C.'s historical diversity challenges, examines the effects of bias and prejudice on our community and discusses strategies for building a more inclusive. respectful and safe business and community climate. Parent Leadership: This program enables language- minority parents to become full participants, leaders and decision -makers in their children's education. This par- ent training opens doors for parents who otherwise might not know how to navigate the educational system to enhance the academic achievement of their children. Washington Mutual Foundation made this program possible. Teacher Training: A component of BRIDGES, the School Inter -Group Relations Program. the teacher trainings offer contemporary ideas and instructional tools. Subjects covered include: breaking down barriers to student achievement; intercultural communication; building home - school partnerships; poverty challenges; teaching respect and making your classroom a safe zone. influence in the Human Relations 101 Participants struggle foi- Mediation Certification Training: A32 -hour certification training that equality." prepares the participant to serve as a neutral third party in resolving disputes and conflicts through effective communication, negotiation, compromise and exploration of options. Presented in accordance with the California Dispute Resolution Programs Act. Participant - Human Relations Associates Program: HRAP is a year-long intern - Human Re 111 t Ions 101 ship program that provides advanced leadership training in human relations for students who participate in the BRIDGES program. The components include attendance at monthly meetings, a community service project, a county-wide project and a graduation celebration. Immigrant Parents get I0epth Understanding of the School System OC Human Relations, in collaboration with the Saddleback Valley Unified School District provided two six- session Parent Leadership Trainings to help parents under- stand the school system and getting involved in the education of their children and the school decision making processes. Participants included 36 parents from Linda Vista Elementary School (Mission Viejo), Lomarena Elementary Schools (Laguna Hills), La Paz Intermediate School (Mission Viejo), and Laguna Hills High School (Laguna Hills). Additionally, OC Human Relations provided a six- session Parent Leadership Training to 12 parents from R.H. Dana Elementary School (Dana Point). Low Income Families Engaged in Shaping the Future of Their Community OC Human Relations worked in collaboration with the Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO), Latino Health Access and St. Jude Medical Center to help organize West Fullerton residents in an effort to improve their housing and health conditions. This past year, residents united and met with the mayor of the City of Fullerton, a council member, and city administrative staff. This resulted in a city ap- proval of proactive code enforcement inspections in their community. Through additional dialogue and active resident participation, funds were approved for a community center at Gilbert Park. Parent leaders from Orangethorpe Elementary School are currently working to assess community needs and support the city with service delivery. Student Photos from BRIDGES Project of'I am Orange County IV eft -7- M i. ,Mediation - an Alternative to itigation Since 1998, litigants in Orange County courts have been given the opportunity to settle their disputes through mediation with the assistance of a trained mediator. This year, OC Human Relations mediated small claims cases, civil harassment and lirr ted civil cases. Mediation services minimize litigation costs and save the court time and eco- nomic resources. Newly Trained Mediators Ready to Get People Talking OC Human Relations' 32 -hour state certified mediation training provides special com- ponents in cross-cultural communications to effectively address community and court mediations. Three 32 -hour training sessions were held in August, February and June. El Modena Mediation OC Human Relations Volume j OC Human Relations mediators at the El Modena Community Center helped a resident who had taken his car in for repairs. The car's electrical system sustained major damage while in the shop. The shop owner wanted to charge the resident for all the repairs as well as a storage fee for leaving the car there during the dispute. Mediators helped the parties reach a fair and equitable agreement on the disputed charges. Conflict Resolution at Abrazar Two families in Westminster requested help negotiating repairs with their landlord. He refused to do any repairs with the excuse that the units were too old and the only way to address the problem would be to tear the units down. OC Human Relations mediators helped negotiate a resolution and repairs are now being addressed one rental unit at a time. The landlord also has a greater understanding of habitability issues. Police and Muslim This year the Commission developed a county -wide Muslim and Law Enforcement Network in collaboration with the Southern California Shu- Communities ra Council and Council on American Islamic Relations which brought Establish Dialogue together Orange County mosques and their local police departments to _, build relationships and share strategies. SLatino and Muslim Stu &ts Learn About Each Other "Breaking Barriers and Defying the Myths" captured the essence of OC Human Rela- tions' first Muslim- Latino Community Exchange. The exchange between students from Willard Intermediate in Santa Ana and the New Horizon School in Irvine took place from January to May 2006. Students at both sites were exposed to a process that helped them define and share their distinct cultures via art, writing and photography lessons. Students from Willard attended the Arabic Day Celebration at New Horizon and Willard hosted all 45 of the students and their parents at a closing celebration and gallery show that featured the photography of the students and the homemade food of both cultures. 296 Students Sharpen Human Relations Skills at BearPaw Camp During the 2005/2006 academic year, a total of 296 participants attended 16 retreats, including 2 Human Relations Institutes at BearPaw. Retreats held at BearPaw, located in the San Bernardino National Forest, provide a safe environment for cultivating positive inter -group relations among students. Activities included the acquisition of advanced human relations skills in the areas of dialogue, conflict resolution, leadership training and school -wide project development. Students were engaged in a variety of activities such as artistic projects and role playing along with outdoor activities including hikes, trust walks, ropes course challenges and campfires. Mediation Services To Go If you don't come to us, we'll come to you. In an effort to encourage people to solve their problems by talking to each other rather than fighting or going to court, OC Human Relations established Common Ground - three neighborhood mediation clinics in strategic Orange County communities. Mediation and conciliation services are provided through phone consultations, walk -ins, and sit -down meetings with parties that have a dispute. OC Human Relations operates Common Ground Centers in Orange, Westminster and Fullerton. AWARDS 35 - • 0 Honors Orange County's Heroes Outstanding School Fountain Valley High School Inter Group Katella High School More than 500 guests attended an inspirational everting at which OC Relations Model Western High School Human Relations honored schools, community members and police departments for their efforts in making Orange County a respectful Cypress Police Department and safe place for all people to live, work and attend school. The Community Policing Police Training Officer Program event was held at The Grove of Anaheim on May 4, 2006 with KTLA Initiatives Irvine Police Department Charities as the title sponsor. The event raised over $150,000 in do- Community Outreach Program nations that will help fund OC Human Relations' school and commu- San Clemente Police Service nity programs. Sponsors and underwriters included businesses, cities, Parent Project foundations, college districts, universities and individuals. This year OC Human Relations was proud to award Bobby Moresco and the Dick Hitt film "Crash" with our first "Awareness Through the Arts" award for Diverse Community Hamid Khan and his insightful portrayal of human relations in Southern California. In Leadership Award the South Asian Network addition, awards were presented to 12 deserving recipients in three Maria Khani categories: Gwen and Jim Johnson Bob Martinez OC Links Inc. f �- VM Summit Day School Students Create Heroes I Students at Summit Day School in Santa Ana participated in an OC Human Relations art project that explored the concept of "We Could Be Heroes." Each student expressed his/her particular strengths and desires through personal and popular iconography. The art project also helped the students express their community visions and definitions of heroism. "We Could Be Heroes" is the result of a semester -long effort to engage students in conversations about the dynamics of social transformation. It is one of many projects facilitated through the Freespace Project, an after - school program that grew out of a collaboration between OC Human Relations and the OC Department of Education. 'I'm a Cow unity Partner because ation and understan g are an antidote t rejudice and discrimin ion." tesident, Partners RcQueen ian, LLP 0 0 Creating Safe and Inclusive Communities 31 BRIDGES Task Force meetings involving 580 students and 42 teachers 23 BRIDGES student retreats served 573 participants and 29 teachers 59 School -wide projects involving 27,789 students and 607 teachers 9 Hate crime presentations to 460 people Developing Diverse Leaders 14 Conflict management trainings for 195 students and 12 teachers 6 School -based trainings for 119 students and 6 teachers 11 Diversity trainings for 402 people 5 Leadership trainings for 60 people 5 Police trainings for 180 police officers 3 Mediation certificate trainings for 32 people Mediating Conflict 682 Cases assessed for mediation services 1215 People received mediation services 5 Police /community conflicts mediated 50 Volunteer mediators participated in mediating cases Building Understanding and Respect 6 Community dialogues for 210 people 351 Community outreach activities, one -on -one interviews and presentations to 2556 people 20 Human relations associates promoted understanding through ongoing monthly activities Shaping the Future Rusty Kennedy, Executive Director Human relations infrastructure is criti- cal for the safety of our community. It is comprised of the model programs, trusting relationships with diverse com- munities and collaborative initiatives that bring people together. It requires expertise, careful planning and invest- ment over time. 0 40 Community Partners Enable Programs OC Human Relations is an essential el- ement in that infrastructure and reached tens of thousands of people in 2005/06 with programs that build understanding and respect, resolve conflict, develop diverse leaders and create safe, inclusive communities. With the backdrop of international conflict in the Middle East and increasing diversity at home, we faced growing hostil- ity in the debates over immigration, marriage equity, affordable hous- ing, access to health- care and other hot - button issues. Human relations in- frastructure can make the difference between being tom apart by our differences or made strong by our diversity. We invite you to join hands with OC Human Relations to help create a future where all people feel valued and included. Businesses, foundations and individuals con- tributed approximately $1,500,000 in dona- tions and grants in 2005 -06 led by the Com- munity Partners Board in collaboration with the Board of Directors. Fees and contracts brought in $228,000 in income. Twenty -two cities paid dues to OC Human Relations for a total of $75,000. These funds supported OC Human Relations non -profit 501 ©3 charitable programming budget of $1,468,000. Audited Financial Position The non -profit Orange County Human Rela- tions Council's independent financial audit was conducted by Link, Murrel & Com- pany who gave an unqualified opinion and concluded that OC Human Relations finances were in compliance with standard accounting principles. The audit reported Fiscal Year 2004 -05 total expenses of $1,614,307 in three categories: Programs- $1,372,661; General and Administrative - $133,096; and Fundrais- ing- $108,550. The audit reported June 30, 2005 year-end total net assets of $1,636,610. Program Support County Support of Commission The Orange County Board of Supervi- sors supported the public Orange County Human Relations Commission (separate from the non -profit) with a $290,000 allocation of General Fund dollars for Fiscal Year 2005/06. In June 2006, the Board of Supervisors approved a small cost of living increase bringing the FY 2006 /07 Commission budget to $300,000. Staffing The Commission staff was maintained at 2.8 this year with funding for one posi- tion underwritten by a grant and a 20% allocation of time of one position to the OC Housing Authority. The non -profit staff was maintained at 19.5 positions as of June 30, 2006. OC Human Relations Community Partners Members Titanium- $25,000 and above Charitable Gift Fund County of Orange Keith & Judy Swayne Fund KTLA Charities fund Orange County United Way The California Endowment Washington Mutual Foundation Platinium - $10,000 - $24,999 Boeing Company Boeing Employee Community Fund City of Irvine City of Santa Ana Con Agra Grocery Products Crevier BMW Disneyland Resort Hoag Memorial Hospital Innovative Marketing Strategies John & Susan Reese Southern Califomia Edison The Related Companies of California Wells Fargo Foundation Gold - $5,000- 9,999 Angel Varela Family AT &T Cal State Univ. Fullerton City National Bank Leigh & Lucy Steinberg McQueen & Ashman LLP Pacific Life Foundation Pacificare Foundation Parking Concepts Inc. SDG &E and The Gas Company Taco Bell Corporation Universal Protection Services William Podlich Fund 0 Silver- $2,500- 4,999 Aitken, Aitken, & Cohn American Business Bank Bob & Mary Lee Hill California Bank Trust Churm Publishing Co. Coast Community College District Dr. Gregory McQuater Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Kaiser Permanente Ken Inouye KCBS -2 /KCAL -9 Loretta Sanchez, Congressmember NOC Community College District OC Employees Association OC Teachers Federal CU Orange County Credit Union Peter Welsh Rancho Santiago Community College District Sares -Regis Group SOC Community College District St. Joseph Health System Foundation The California Endowment Union Bank of California University of California, Irvine UPS Foundation Volvo Cars of America YUM! Brands Foundation Bronze - $1,000 -2,499 Allergan Foundation Bill Wood Comerica Bank Diane Gonzalez Douglas Morgan Eli Reyna George Eadington Jeff Gob Juan Maldonado Kay Carpenter Mansers Office Interiors Marcus Gonzalez Marne Glass OC Community Foundation OC Dept. of Education Pat Krone Promark Financial Rick Erhke Robert Wenzel Ron Minekime Rusty Kennedy The Fluor Foundation Tina Fernandez Tracts Western Publishing Communim lends- up to $999 Adrian Tanakeyowma Albert Chin Albert Tamreh Aldersgate Methodist Church Amin David Anaheim Family YMCA Art Blaser Barbara Muirhead Barkley Court Reporters Barry & Judie Wilken Beckie Welty Beverly Spenser Bob Martinez Bob Parrett Brian Healey Charlene Ashendorf Charles & Sharon Birchler Charles & Birdie Reed Cheryl Melton Dememia Yung Dr. Chorswang Ngin Chris Edwards Cyndie Barcoman Community Enhancement Services Cyber Sikh Organization. Inc. 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