Teaches the public about discrimination and their individual rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. Fair Housing Education/Information

Offers current information on issues related to housing discrimination. Housing Discrimination Assistance

Oversees human services system reform activities in Prince George's County and functions as the core service agency for planning, monitoring, and evaluating mental health services. County Government Departments/ Offices

Works to stop the unfair treatment of Black people within the criminal justice system. Legal Services More information: - Aims to end racial profiling, ensure fair trials and sentences, and stop the use of the death penalty - Includes the National Prison Project

Advocates for issues affecting women and children. Women's Advocacy Groups

Advocates for equal and high-quality public education for all students, with a focus on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in resources. Education Advocacy More information: - Aims to improve teacher quality and enhance early childhood and literacy initiatives

Offers advocacy on a range of issues, including access to affordable healthcare and the promotion of good mental health practices. Advocacy More information: - Works to reduce obesity-related diseases and disparities in HIV/Aide and respiratory diseases

Advocates for the equal treatment of all individuals in the areas of housing, employment, and public access. Civil Rights/Human Rights Groups

Offers information, assistance, and referrals to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Information and Referral More information: - Refers to programs for job training, rehabilitation, education, and financial assistance - Helps with issues related to discrimination, the Division of Rehabilitation Services, and benefits - Provides assistance in obtaining Braille resources - Operates a phone-based newspaper reading service

Accepts and investigates complaints of discrimination. Advocacy More information: - Provides information, guidance, and resources related to Human Rights Law.

Advocates for issues affecting women and children. Women's Advocacy Groups

Offers human rights advocacy and protection services. Civil Rights Advocacy More information: - Provides recommendations for policies and programs to ensure equal rights and opportunities - Assists with discrimination complaints and directs individuals to appropriate agencies - Holds open meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6PM to 8PM

Provides information and guidance on disability-related employment issues and workplace accommodations. Information and Referral

Teaches youth about issues that affect African Americans and other minorities through leadership, community service, and activism training. Youth Development

Assists individuals in the Washington D.C. area who believe they've experienced housing discrimination. Housing Discrimination Assistance More information: - Helps with filing complaints and serves as the client's representative during the complaint process - Surveys for accessibility and helps submit requests for housing changes

Advocates for the rights of individuals, with a focus on issues like voting rights, immigrants' rights, and government accountability. Advocacy and Human Rights

Oversees and coordinates federal and private sector equal employment opportunity laws, regulations, practices, and policies. Employment Discrimination Assistance More information: - Enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Equal Pay Act, Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

Empowers African Americans and people of color to get involved in the electoral process. Civic Engagement and Voter Services

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems. Legal Services More information: - Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues - Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems. Legal Services More information: - Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues - Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Ensures that landlords, lenders, realtors, and property managers follow the Fair Housing Act. Fair Housing More information: - Provides education on housing discrimination and how to report suspicious actions and policies - Offers information about tenant rights and responsibilities - Investigates complaints, enforces codes, and helps tenants to reach resolution

Teaches youth about issues that affect African Americans and other minorities through leadership, community service, and activism training. Youth Development

Helps with complaints concerning discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public schools. Disability Rights Groups More information: - Provides information about the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and answers questions about disability rights

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems. Legal Services More information: - Helps older adults with benefits, landlord-tenant issues, bankruptcy, utilities, and nursing home issues - Does not assist with criminal cases, medical malpractice, police or attorney misconduct, car accidents, small claims, credit counseling, or immigration

Provides investigations into alleged discrimination complaints based on age, race, sex, religion, marital status, disabilities, and source of income in housing, public accommodations, and employment brought under Frederick County code. Civil Rights Discrimination Assistance