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becoming less and less diverse with regards to race and income. Unlike those other counties, Orange County will be the first county to set a goal designed to reverse these trends. Orange County Department of Human Rights & Relations The Orange County Commission for Women (CFW) was created in the 1960's. At that time, the CFW had no staff and was completely comprised of volunteers. The Commission operated independently with limited staff until the first part-time staff member was hired. The Human Relations Commission (HRC) came into existence in the early 1990's in response to some troubling incidents of racial hatred in Hillsborough. Finally in 1996, the Department of Human Rights and Relations was created to enforce civil rights laws, conduct community outreach and education and serve as a voice on issues of human rights and relations. The Department is currently home to both the HRC and CFW and five (5) staff members who are responsible for a wide range of duties. The Social Justice Goal During the 2002 County Commissioners' Retreat, the Commissioners mentioned interest in pursuing a social justice goal for the County. The manager's office with the Human Services Management Team (HSMT) began working on a social justice goal for Orange County. HSMT drew together a list of programs and potential needs which could be addressed in a social justice goal. HSMTs recommendations and discussion incorporated the Human Services Reform Task Force Final Report presented to the ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ORANGE COVNTYSOC1AL JUSTICE GOAL REPORT .... ............ .... .... ... ......... ................... . ... . .... ............................. ........... . ........ ............... ........ .. . ... ;,Page .