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

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

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

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

Provides assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs. Long Term Care Options Counseling More information: - 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

Enforces the National Voting Rights Act and addresses complaints related to discrimination during voter registration, at the polls, and gerrymandering based on race. Civil Rights Enforcement

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

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

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

Investigates charges of discrimination in employment based on citizenship status, national origin, unfair documentary practices, retaliation or intimidation, document abuse, and unlawful dismissal. Discrimination Assistance

Investigates complaints of discrimination and seeks to resolve complaints through informal mediation or formal conciliation. Legal Services More information: - Offers specialized services for families affected by incarceration to address pre-release barriers - Teaches conflict resolution at local detention centers

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

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

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

Aims to eliminate inequity, discrimination, and inequality in the community. Advocacy More information: - Enforces public accommodations and ADA concerns - Accepts reports of unfair treatment by employer - Processes complaints against law enforcement - Enforces local wage laws and investigates complaints, including wage disputes and overtime issues

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

Enforces anti-discrimination laws in Maryland to protect people from discrimination in employment, housing, and public places. Civil Rights Groups/Advocacy Groups More information: - Offers educational and outreach programs to promote civil and human rights

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

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

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

Provides programs and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Maryland. Aging and Disability Resource Center More information: - Offers assistance to find long-term support options and determine eligibility for public programs - Distributes vouchers for income-eligible older adults to use at local farmers' markets - Educates individuals on health insurance benefits and Medicare programs - Links individuals to community resources for various needs - Helps older adults find opportunities to serve as volunteers in the community - Operates senior center and nutrition site locations throughout the state

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

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

Provides help with legal cases related to fair housing, community development, voting rights, health and environmental justice, employment discrimination, educational equality, and police misconduct. Legal Services More information - Does not provide direct legal representation based on individual requests