HREC Facts Motto: Prejudice is born in ignorance. Equality is born in education. The Human Rights Education Center of Utah (HREC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides bullying prevention and character and empathy education to youth and their leaders. HREC also provides diversity education to private businesses, educational institutions, healthcare providers, churches and non-profit organizations. Since 1999, we have trained over 40,000 youth and many adults in a variety of settings. At HREC we know that intolerance, bullying, exclusion, disrespect and violence are preventable behaviors through education. Our Mission: Promoting Equality in Utah through Advocacy, Education and Dialogue Recent Recognition: The Purpose Prize Fellowship 2011. Local First Award 2010 • Making a Difference Award 2009. The Social Justice Award 2009. Current Programs Include • Bullying prevention education for parents, educators and youth. • Character and values education and training in schools and youth programs. • Diversity training partnership programs for business communities. • Empathy and character education training for incarcerated youth. • Teaching fairness and equity through the arts. • Religious tolerance and forgiveness education for youth and adults. • Facilitated dialogues across cultural divides. • Cultural awareness workshops and breakout sessions for conferences.