The Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights is proud to unanimously support and endorse the Sonoma County - United in Kindness Project, put forward by the Interfaith Council of Sonoma County and approved by unanimous vote on March 26th, 2019.

Applications now being accepted for the 2018-2019 Junior Commission on Human Rights Project

United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) accepting DACA renewals again. Who can apply and when?

An informational article about what the rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program means for DACA recipients.

Due to staff attending the annual National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement conference the IOLERO office will be closed.

Board of Supervisors Agenda Item for September 19, 2017

The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) has released its first Annual Report summarizing the activities and findings of the Office for the period August 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017.

Director issues recommendation that Sheriff's Office further limit its cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement

The Commission on Human Rights is proud to present "Indivisible – Humans of Sonoma County" public service announcement to launch a campaign with a goal of celebrating diversity, human rights, inclusion, intersectionality, and community.

The Commission on Human Rights released a report on School Climate in Sonoma County. The report was based on an analysis of countywide district data on Uniform Complaints filed with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, related to discrimination and harassment. The Commission submitted a list of recommendations to the Sonoma County Office of Education as a result of their findings.

Community members encouraged to attend on February 8th, 2017, from 7:00pm-8:30pm at El Verano School in Sonoma. 

Community Advisory Council elects Alicia Roman as Chair and Evelyn Cheatham as Vice Chair and adopts bylaws.

Sonoma Valley Connect community forum to feature presentations by the Independent Office of Law Enforcement and Outreach, Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, and the Sonoma Police Department

Public meeting to take place on Monday, December 5, 2016, from 5:30pm-7:30pm

Director Jerry Threet was recently featured on KQED Radio.

Office will be closed from 8am-12pm while staff attends a training. 

Diverse 11-member CAC to begin work soon on reviewing and recommending policies to Sheriff's Office 

Our office will be open part-time due to staff participation in the annual National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement Conference. 

IOLERO's office will be closed on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. 

IOLERO's First Year Work Plan, which describes the office's efforts to date, major outreach initiatives, and milestones for the next year is now available to download.

Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach Accepting Applications for Community Advisory Board

IOLERO to present First Year Work Plan to Board of Supervisors on August 9th, 2016.

The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) presented its recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 to the Board of Supervisors on Monday, June 13^th. 

The County of Sonoma Commission on the Status of Women is hosting an educational and fun family event designed to increase voter participation and awareness. August 27, 2016 from 10.00-1.00PM. Location to be announced soon. Learn more here. Women Can Vote! Women Can Win!

At the November 17, 2015 regular meeting, the Commission on Human Rights approved a resolution to establish an advisory board for the advancement of immigrants' rights in Sonoma County.

Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights LGBTQI Task Force launches county-wide survey aimed at assessing the state of the LGBTQI community at the annual Gay Pride celebration in Guerneville, California.

Commission on the Status of Women Announce Recipients of "Women Creating A Better Tomorrow" Award.

Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights LGBTQI Task Force creates Advisory Board to provide input in county-wide assessment.