The One Community Initiative operates as a subcommittee of the Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission (HRRAC). It has grown into a wider effort that crosses all sectors of the community in an effort to achieve the following goals:

• Establish a solid community understanding and awareness of the debilitating impact of prejudice, exclusion, and intolerance
• Provide opportunity for dialogue and interaction that promotes a safe, respectful, and inclusive community
• Develop effective partnerships with a broad base of community organizations to further the promotion of respect and inclusiveness
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the nature and scope of hate activity in the community and existing systems in place to address the problem

Work on the One Community Initiative began in fall 2005, following a series of community forums to give this Initiative momentum. Since then, there have been a series of materials created by multiple teams, especially as we tackle Goal 4, and the creation of a Core Response Team in Salem to respond proactively across the community in the wake of hate activity.

Please feel free to download any and all of these materials on their individual links below:

• Strategic Plan
• Response to Hate Model (Regarding Goal 4)
• Definitions, Threat Categories, and Response Options as referenced in the Model

  

For more information, or to be a part of these efforts, contact Marilyn Johnston, Human Rights and Relations Specialist, at 503-588-6261 or mejohnston@cityofalem.net.