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Civil Rights Enforcement Agency
The mission of the Civil Rights Enforcement Agency is to monitor and investigate fair housing, equal employment and public accommodation complaints.
Director
Denise Jefferson
Deputy Director
(314) 622-3301
Email & full profile
Board Members
| Name | Role | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Bryson | Ex-Officio | 04/17/2045 |
| Joseph (Joe) Vollmer | Member |
04/19/2024
Serving Beyond Term |
| Charles Brown Jr. | Member |
11/21/2023
Serving Beyond Term |
| Saladin (Sal) Martinez | Member |
11/21/2023
Serving Beyond Term |
| Kevin McKinney | Member |
11/21/2023
Serving Beyond Term |
| David Newburger | Member |
11/21/2023
Serving Beyond Term |
| Lisa Gould | Member |
11/21/2022
Serving Beyond Term |
| Carol Robinson | Member |
11/21/2022
Serving Beyond Term |
| Nancy Williams | Member |
11/21/2022
Serving Beyond Term |
| James (Jaymes) Dearing | Member |
11/21/2021
Serving Beyond Term |
| Adil Imdad - Muslim Faith | Member |
11/21/2021
Serving Beyond Term |
Events
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No events available.
Meeting Materials
Overview
The City of St. Louis recognizes that Title VI compliance is a key obligation of the City in its programs. The Civil Rights Enforcement Agency (CREA) is committed to comply with City of St. Louis Ordinance 67119, as amended, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, to assure nondiscrimination compliance on the grounds of race, sex, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, sex, age, sexual orientation/gender identity for access to services and programs offered by the City of St Louis. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of or subjected to discrimination under the City of St. Louis program and/or service.
Services
Civil Rights Enforcement Agency provides the following services:
- Answers inquiries into possible discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodation taking place in the City of St. Louis
- Provides a free impartial investigation into Claims of Discrimination based on federal, state and local protected classes of race, national origin or ancestry, color, religion, older age (age 40 and older) sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, familial status, legal source of income, your hair and previous criminal justice involvement
- Seeks resolution between parties when possible
- May seek court action in some circumstances
Report Discrimination
Report instances of discrimination in employment, housing or public accommodation
constituentServices
On This Site
About the "Ban the Box" Ordinance
Effective January 1, 2021, the "Ban the Box" ordinance 71074 prohibits employers in the City of St. Louis from basing job hiring or promotion decisions on applicants' criminal history, and inquiring about applicants' criminal history until after it has been determined an applicant is otherwise qualified for the position
CREA Settlement Examples
Example of settled housing cases
CREA's Role in the 2020 Census
Information on 2020 census outreach efforts
Discrimination, Title VI and Your Rights
Explanation of discrimination, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and your protection under the law.
FEMA Civil Rights Notice for Members of the Public
FEMA programs must comply with Federal civil rights laws and nondiscrimination requirements in the Stafford Act.
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Volunteer with CREA
Volunteering with CREA is a rewarding experience. Volunteers can:
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assist with the Newsletter
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pass out literature at events
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be a Civil Rights Enforcement Advocate in the community
To volunteer with CREA, sign up online with Volunteer Match or call us at 314-622-3301.
Related News
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57th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Signed into law July 2, 1964 by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson
Newsgram | Civil Rights Enforcement Agency | 07/01/2021 -
Employers Required to Ban the Box
The effective date of Ordinance 71074 shall be January 1, 2021
News/Announcement | Office of the License Collector,Civil Rights Enforcement Agency | 02/13/2020
External Resources
- Find out your rights on the EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Laws
- Federal guidelines on conviction records in employment decisions
- Federal guidelines on conviction records in housing decisions
- Americans with Disabilities Act 30th Anniversary
Civil Rights Enforcement Agency Menu
Contact Information
Email: crea@stlouis-mo.gov
Phone:
(314) 622-3301
TTY Phone:
(800) 735-2966
Fax:
(314) 622-4190
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM
If you call us and we do not answer, please leave a message. We will follow up within 24 hours.
Social Media:
Address:
1114 Market Street
, Suite 626
St. Louis, Missouri 63101
