Rep. Steven Roberts of St. Louis - Three Ways to Check Your Biases

Rep. Steven Roberts of St. Louis, Missouri, knows that one of the most important ways to build strong communities where people treat each other respectfully is to check our internal biases toward others.

·         Listen to yourself as you see yourself making snap judgments about people at work, in the street, at the grocery store, and wherever else you happen to be. Ask yourself what your judgment is based on, where it’s coming from, and if it seems truly fair.

·         Take a look at your social circles. Are they diverse? If not, consider ways that you might spend more time with people who don’t look like you, as this is an excellent way to expand your horizons and challenge your unconscious biases.

·         Recognize who you exclude and why. Pay attention to everyone around you and make an effort to involve everyone, regardless of background.

Rep. Steven Roberts was elected to speak for the central corridor east to the riverfront of St. Louis City in 2017.

Rep. Steven Roberts Jr. of St. Louis: Two De-Escalation Tips for Police Officers

Rep. Steven Roberts of St. Louis, Missouri, knows that police officers are an important part of a strong, healthy community, and he shares that there a variety of ways to de-escalate a tense situation that will help police officers do their jobs safely.:

·   De-escalation comes down to words, and it’s very important that as a police officer, you make genuine contact with the person you are talking with. Knowing the right thing to say in the right moment to make that initial contact is vital.

·   Rather than becoming upset by the cause, focus on what a positive outcome looks like for the particular situation in front of you. While it’s valuable information to know the source of the problem, it’s more important that you deal with the situation at hand quickly and effectively to ensure that no one gets hurt.

Rep. Steven Roberts Jr. was born in St. Louis, Missouri.

Rep. Steven Roberts Jr. of St. Louis - Three Reasons to Expand Medicaid

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Rep. Steven Roberts Jr.  is dedicated to building strong, vibrant communities, and he knows that expanding Medicaid is one of the ways to do this.: 

• Expanding Medicaid has a positive economic impact on the state, providing large amounts of Federal funds that will create a stimulus effect leading to job creation.
  
• Because healthcare is so expensive in the United States, many hospitals are suffering financially because of uncompensated care, and expanded Medicaid services will help hospitals as well as other providers receive the revenue that they need to continue offering high-quality care.
  
• Expanding Medicaid will help boost the economy by supporting workers to stay healthy and vital, meaning less missed days at work and increased productivity in the workforce.

Rep. Steven Roberts Jr.  is a member of the Missouri Bar and represents the central corridor east to the riverfront in St. Louis.