Human Rights Training Videos & Resources

Fair Housing Video Collection

Just Housing Amendment Screening Process

• The purpose of this video is to outline the three-step screening process used for determining compliance with the Just Housing Amendment of the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance.

Just Housing Amendment Definitions

• The purpose of this video is to clarify some definitions related to justice involvement that are pertinent to the Just Housing Amendment of the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance.

Just Housing Amendment Procedural Requirements

• The purpose of this video is to describe what no longer can be asked on housing applications and the dispute resolution procedure associated with the Just Housing Amendment of the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance.

Just Housing Amendment Individualized Assessment

• The purpose of this video is to describe what an individualized assessment is and how it is used in association with the Just Housing Amendment of the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance.

Source of Income Protections

• The purpose of this video is to discuss the Source of Income protections in the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance for Housing Choice Voucher holders.

Source of Income Protections and Income Criteria

• The purpose of this video is to discuss the use of rental qualifiers in relation to Source of Income protections for Housing Choice Voucher holders in the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance.

Complaint Process

• The purpose of this video is to describe the formal complaint process of the Cook County Commission on Human Rights.

Potential Benefits of Complaint Filing

• The purpose of this video is to describe, in part, the potential benefits of filing a complaint with the Commission on Human Rights, if you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment in Cook County.

Other Training Videos and Resources

New Online Complaint Form Training - October 2024

• Outreach & Training Coordinator Ajike Sumpter conducts a virtual walkthrough of the Commission's where to file grids and online complaint form.

Fair Housing Rights for Immigrant Communities Training - October 2024

• Northside Community Resources, Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance, and the Commission provide training on fair housing rights for immigrants and refugees.

Fair Housing Rights for Individuals with Disabilities Training - September 2024

• Access Living, Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance, and the Commission provide training on fair housing rights for individuals with disabilities.

Cook County Living Wage Ordinance 2024 Overview

• Data Intern Luyao Guo provides an overview of the Cook County Living Wage Ordinance.

Overview of the 2023 Human Rights Annual Report

• Data Intern Luyao Guo highlights findings from the 2023 Human Rights Annual Report.

Cook County July 2024 Minimum Wage Updates & Paid Leave Reminders - June 2024

• Director King provides a brief overview of the July 2024 Minimum Wage update and reminders about the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance.

Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance and Rules Training for Workers - April 2024

• Legal Counsel Tamiya Wright provides a training on the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance, its procedural rules, and workers' rights under the Ordinance.

Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance and Rules Training for Employers - April 2024

• Director Jennifer King provides a training on the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance, its procedural rules, and employer responsibilities under the Ordinance.