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Discrimination Assistance | Harford County Department of Housing and Community Services

Investigates complaints of discrimination and seeks to resolve complaints through informal mediation or formal conciliation.

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- Offers specialized services for families affected by incarceration to address pre-release barriers
- Teaches conflict resolution at local detention centers

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Education Advocacy | NAACP

Advocates for equal and high-quality public education for all students, with a focus on eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in resources.

Education Advocacy

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  • Aims to improve teacher quality and enhance early childhood and literacy initiatives

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Women's Advocacy Groups | NAACP

Advocates for issues affecting women and children.

Women's Advocacy Groups

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Advocacy | American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland

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

Advocacy and Human Rights


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Legal Services | Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Provides help with legal cases related to fair housing, community development, voting rights, health and environmental justice, employment discrimination, educational equality, and police misconduct.

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- Does not provide direct legal representation based on individual requests

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Legal Services | NAACP

Works to stop the unfair treatment of Black people within the criminal justice system.

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  • Aims to end racial profiling, ensure fair trials and sentences, and stop the use of the death penalty 
  • Includes the National Prison Project

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Information and Referral | National Federation of the Blind

Offers information, assistance, and referrals to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Information and Referral

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  • 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

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Women's Advocacy Groups | NAACP

Advocates for issues affecting women and children.

Women's Advocacy Groups

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Health Advocacy | NAACP

Offers advocacy on a range of issues, including access to affordable healthcare and the promotion of good mental health practices.

Advocacy

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  • Works to reduce obesity-related diseases and disparities in HIV/Aide and respiratory diseases

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Employment Discrimination Assistance | Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Oversees and coordinates federal and private sector equal employment opportunity laws, regulations, practices, and policies.

Legal Services, Helplines and Information

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- 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

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Advocacy | Howard County Office of Human Rights and Equity

Accepts and investigates complaints of discrimination.

Advocacy

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- Provides information, guidance, and resources related to Human Rights Law.

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

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- 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

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

Offers free legal assistance with civil issues, including family and domestic, children in need of assistance, housing, employment, public benefits, and consumer problems.

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- 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

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Youth Development | NAACP

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

Youth Development

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

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

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- 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

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Discrimination and Civil Rights | Montgomery County Office of Human Rights

Educates the public on civil and human rights, worker protections, and incidents of hate violence.

Discrimination and Civil Rights

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  • Investigates alleged violations of county worker protection laws and cases of intimidation 
  • Accepts complaints in-person and by phone Monday through Friday 9AM to 4PM
  • Sponsors trainings to promote awareness and improve multicultural and interracial relations 
  • Works with the Office of Human Rights

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Health Advocacy | NAACP

Offers advocacy on a range of issues, including access to affordable healthcare and the promotion of good mental health practices.

Advocacy

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  • Works to reduce obesity-related diseases and disparities in HIV/Aide and respiratory diseases

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Education | Equal Rights Center

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

Fair Housing Education/Information

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Voter Empowerment Program | NAACP

Empowers African Americans and people of color to get involved in the electoral process.

Civic Engagement and Voter Services

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Enforcement and Advocacy | Equal Rights Center

Assists individuals in the Washington D.C. area who believe they've experienced housing discrimination.

Housing Discrimination Assistance

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  • 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

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Legal Services | NAACP

Works to stop the unfair treatment of Black people within the criminal justice system.

Legal Services

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  • Aims to end racial profiling, ensure fair trials and sentences, and stop the use of the death penalty 
  • Includes the National Prison Project

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Civil Rights Discrimination Assistance | Human Relations Department - Frederick County

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

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Maryland Access Point | Saint Mary's County Department of Aging and Human Services

Provides assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs.

Case Management

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- Screens for Medicaid nursing facility and home and community-based service waiver programs
- Helps with level of care determinations
- Offers referrals to health, transportation, housing, and income support programs

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Discrimination Advocacy | Baltimore County Human Relations Commission

Investigates allegations of discrimination under County Code Article 29 in areas of housing, employment (15 or less employees), public accommodations, education, and financing.

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Legal Services | Maryland Legal Aid

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

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- 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

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