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In 1945, New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination became the first state-level civil rights statute in the country. The Division on Civil Rights is charged with enforcing this law, and with preventing and eliminating discrimination in the state of New Jersey.
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DCR 75th Anniversary
Community Listening Sessions
In case you missed the listening sessions on White Supremacy, Domestic Threats, & Youth Extremism.
Youth Bias Taskforce Report
Read the complete Report and Recommendations of the NJ Interagency Taskforce to Combat Youth Bias.
MDRR Online Filing
Learn more about how to file your Multiple Dwelling Reporting Rule (MDRR) report. Online filing begins January 10, 2021 for the 2020 reporting year.
Regulations
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NJBIAS
Learn how to file or respond to a complaint of discrimination, and how to register your organization to receive complaints, through the NJ Bias Investigation Access System (NJBIAS).
Sexual Harassment Report
Preventing and Eliminating Sexual Harassment in New Jersey (Feb. 2020) – Findings and Recommendations from Three Public Hearings
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Recent DCR News
Man Charged With Attempted Murder And Bias Intimidation For Allegedly Beating And Choking Man He Suspected Of Being Gay
For Immediate Release: June 30, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal JusticeFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter Aseltine609-292-4791Citizen Inquiries-609-984-5828View Complaint TRENTON – Attorney...
50 Years Later, New Jersey Rights a Historical Wrong: AG Grewal Formally Apologizes for Office’s Role in Shutting Down the State’s Gay Bars
AG Grewal, ABC Director Graziano Vacate 126 Enforcement Actions Brought Against ABC License Holders that Served LGBTQ+ Patrons from 1933 to 1967For Immediate Release: June 29, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Alcoholic...
AG Grewal Urges FBI to Recognize Non-Binary Individuals in Crime Statistics by Adding “X” Gender Option to National Crime Reporting System
For Immediate Release: June 28, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee Moore609-292-4791Citizen Inquiries-609-984-5828Non-binary UCR Reporting Letter TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S....
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