Cincinnati Human Relations Commission Honors John Prout
On May 10th the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission (CHRC) honored John Prout, President and CEO of TriHealth, as the recipient of the “Connecting Cultures & Communities” award. This award was presented to John at the Community Dinner on Thursday May 10, 2012 at the Hilton Netherland Plaza.
The award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions in promoting inclusiveness and positive human relations in the Greater Cincinnati area. In addition, this person exemplifies someone who “reaches beyond themselves” to connect cultures and communities in their effort to help others.
The mission of CHRC is to help our community overcome prejudice and discrimination, build mutual respect and understanding, and help the community become more harmonious and cohesive. CHRC is a non-profit, independent agency funded by a contract with the City of Cincinnati, for-profit and not-for-profit foundations, and other private contributors from the community.
CHRC continues to be a trouble-shooter for human rights issues and serve as a catalyst to unify individuals and groups to improve human relations. CHRC has served the city for sixty-eight (68) years, and has been in the forefront of every major civil and human rights issue. Whenever there has been a crisis or civil disturbance, CHRC has been instrumental in addressing the issues, and is now a major partner in the city’s initiative to reduce gun violence.
2011 Performance Outcomes of the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission:
- Crime in the city was reduced by 11% through the work of the CIRV Street Advocates
- A total of 1,627 clients were served
- A total of 135 clients who obtained employment
- 6 Human Relations events promoting positive human relations were held
- Reduced incidents and/or disturbances in communities and special events such as the Peace Bowl through the use of the Community Relations Monitors (CRMs)
- Participated in Ceasefire Cincinnati, Anti-Bullying, and other Human Rights campaigns
- Assisted the City of Cincinnati, in collaboration with Bridges, Freedom Center, Urban League, and other organizations in addressing racial and/or ethnic intimidation disputes and hate crimes
- Mediated and resolved citizen’s complaints that primarily alleged discrimination or lack of access, e.g. polling site problems involving individuals with disabilities, and cultural differences in communities
- Promoted diversity through programs that recognize positive human relations, e.g., recognizing youth involved with community services, and giving youth an opportunity to express their views on human relations issues through venues such as “The Great Youth Debate”