2025 Winter Newsletter
December 22, 2025
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights’ (SOCR) winter newsletter highlights our work this year and amplifies civil rights resources for businesses.
Fall Newsletter
September 29, 2025
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights’ (SOCR) fall newsletter is here! This issue features students’ experiences in our new Youth Civic Engagement Program, civil rights resources for businesses, and a Q&A with our new Race and Social Justice Division Director, Denise Daniels. It also highlights how SOCR and the Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Women’s Commission to Host Community Art Show Spotlighting Healing and Resilience for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
September 24, 2025
This news release is shared by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights on behalf of the Seattle Women’s Commission SEATTLE—The Seattle Women’s Commission (SWC) invites the public to experience We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For, a moving community art show in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Opening… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Harrell’s 2026 Proposed Budget for the Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR)
September 23, 2025
Mayor Harrell’s 2026 proposed budget continues the investments and bold actions he began four years ago to address the needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities.
Summer Newsletter
June 16, 2025
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights’ summer newsletter is here! This issue features the LGBTQ Commission’s recent Pride Flag raising event, new civil rights resource videos for businesses, policy priorities that guide our work, and more.
City of Seattle Launches New Youth Civic Engagement Program for Teens
December 20, 2024
Pilot program will equip Seattle high school students with skills to drive powerful change through leadership development, policy and advocacy experiences; Applications due January 16 SEATTLE (December 20)— Today, the City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) is announcing the launch of a new Youth Civic Engagement Program (YCEP),… [ Keep reading ]
Dr. Hajer Al-Faham Joins SOCR as Policy Division Director
October 2, 2024
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) recently welcomed Dr. Hajer Al-Faham as the new director of the department’s Policy Division.
Mayor Harrell Advances Community Investments in Participatory Budgeting Projects
August 16, 2024
This week, Mayor Harrell transmitted legislation to the Seattle City Council to authorize $27.25 million to implement six winning participatory budgeting projects focused on increasing access to housing, improving public safety and mental health supports, advancing food equity, and improving public infrastructure to meet basic needs.
City of Seattle Invests $1.2 Million in Domestic Violence Supports
April 17, 2024
The City of Seattle is awarding $1.2 million to support community-led services that address domestic violence outside of the criminal legal system.
Winter 2024 Newsletter
February 17, 2024
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights’ winter 2024 newsletter is available now! This issue features a new video illustrating enforcement services offered by SOCR, highlights from our commissions, and an update on next steps toward participatory budgeting project implementation. Also included are a list of upcoming community events and opportunities. Read… [ Keep reading ]