MISSOURI BAR FOUNDATION

Commission on racial & ethnic fairness fund (cref) - the cref supports the efforts of the following: identify any barriers to access and fairness in the judicial systems and legal profession and recommend measures to reduce or eliminate such barriers; review and suggest revisions to applicable constitutional provisions, statutes, or rulings; seek public input and engagement on racial and ethnic fairness issues; collaborate and participate in the "minority community engagement" project with the national center for state courts and national consortium on racial and ethnic fairness in the courts; conduct survey and study additional research regarding racial and ethnic equity in the justice system and legal profession; recommend measures to enhance racial and ethnic diversity in the selection, retention, and promotion of judicial officers,court staff, and professionals in the legal community; and commend measures to enhance understanding of the practices, procedures and proper role of the state courts.