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Discrimination Advocacy, Baltimore County Human Relations Commission | 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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NAACP, 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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Legal Services, Maryland Legal Aid | 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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Saint Mary's County Human Relations Commission, Civil and Human Rights | Saint Mary's County Human Relations Commission

Advocates for the equal treatment of all individuals in the areas of housing, employment, and public access.

Civil Rights/Human Rights Groups

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NAACP, 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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Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, 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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Legal Services, Maryland Legal Aid | 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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Legal Services, Maryland Legal Aid | 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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Legal Services, Maryland Legal Aid | 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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United States Department Of Justice Civil Rights Division, Voting Rights Section | United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

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

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Human Relations Department - Frederick County | 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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Housing Discrimination Resources | National Fair Housing Alliance

Offers information, education, and resources on issues related to housing discrimination.

Legal Services, Advocacy

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American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland, 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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NAACP, Women's Advocacy Groups | NAACP

Advocates for issues affecting women and children.

Women's Advocacy Groups

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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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NAACP, 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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Legal Services, Maryland Legal Aid | 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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NAACP, Women's Advocacy Groups | NAACP

Advocates for issues affecting women and children.

Women's Advocacy Groups

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Maryland Access Point, Saint Mary's County Department of Aging and Human Services, | 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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Employment Discrimination Assistance, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | 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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NAACP, 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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Rebuild, Overcome and Rise Center | University of Maryland School of Law

Provides victims and survivors of crime with support in the form of legal, social, medical, and mental health services.

Crime Victim Assistance

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Discrimination Assistance, Harford County Department Of Community Services | Harford County Department of Housing and Community Services

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

Legal Services

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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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Fair Housing Action Center and Tenant Advocacy | Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition

Ensures that landlords, lenders, realtors, and property managers follow the Fair Housing Act.

Fair Housing

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  • 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

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NAACP, 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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