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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oversees and coordinates federal and private sector equal employment opportunity laws, regulations, practices, and policies. Legal Services, Helplines and Information 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

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

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

Educates the public on civil and human rights, worker protections, and incidents of hate violence. Discrimination and Civil Rights More information: - 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

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

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

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

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

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

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