Q&A
CCHR's approach to specialized units for implementing human rights law
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Council Member Farías inquires about CCHR's history of creating specialized units for implementing specific portions of the human rights law. Deputy Commissioner Ward explains CCHR's approach to staffing and specialization.
- CCHR has had specific teams focused on certain areas of the law in the past
- Ward emphasizes the importance of staff flexibility to respond to changing trends and unexpected situations
- CCHR finds it most effective to have staff that can work across different areas of the law
Amanda Farías
0:51:15
Okay.
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And has CCHR created any specialized unit for implementation of specific portions of the human rights law in the past?
JoAnn Kamuf Ward
0:51:24
So there have been some areas where we have had specific teams, focused on an area of of the law.
0:51:33
I think we are at our most nimble when we have staff that can move across areas, and really respond.
0:51:41
As as we've already identified in this hearing, there are trends that happen when the law changes.
0:51:46
There are trends like COVID that no one is expecting, and I think it's helpful to be able respond to those things as as they happen.
0:51:54
I don't know if you have an additional
