Fair Chance in Housing Act
Beginning January 1, 2022 DCR now enforces the Fair Chance in Housing Act. Click here to learn more about the law, click here to view the implementing regulations, or review the press release here.
Multiple Dwelling Reporting Rule
Click here to learn more about the Multiple Dwelling Reporting Rule or to file your report.
Webinar (5/4/22)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion + Social Emotional Learning in K-12
Presented by Ridgewood Ambassadors for Global Citizenship (RAG) in co-sponsorship with NJ Division on Civil Rights.
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Webinar (4/20/22)
Women’s Rights in the 21st Century
Join us in a discussion of women’s rights in the 21st century.
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Webinar (4/13/22)
Celebrating 77 Years of the NJ Law Against Discrimination
Mental Health in the Black Community:
Recognition, Recovery & Resilience
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DCR News, Events & Updates
COVID-19 Resources
Learn more about your rights and protections against discrimination and bias-based harassment related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Civil Rights Trainings
See training topics and registration links here.
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.
Bias Incident Report, 2020
Read the complete Bias Incident Report, 2020 here
DCR 75th Anniversary
DCR invites all community members to join us for the virtual #StopTheHate Series.
FCHA Webinar
In case you missed the Fair Chance in Housing Act virtual event:
AAPI Webinar
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White Supremacy, Domestic Threats, & Youth Extremism Listening Session
In case you missed the listening sessions on White Supremacy, Domestic Threats, & Youth Extremism.
Immigrants and Refugees
We stand with immigrant and refugee communities. Our division enforces the Law Against Discrimination to protect all NJ residents regardless of immigration status. Learn more here.
Regulations
Learn more about DCR’s proposed changes and finalized changes to regulations.
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).

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Recent DCR News
Acting AG Platkin Announces Filing of Civil Rights Complaint Against Pine Valley Golf Club
For Immediate Release: April 27, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil RightsFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Steven Barnes or Lee MooreOAGpress@njoag.gov View Complaint TRENTON – Acting Attorney...
2021 Was a Record-High Year for Reported Bias Incidents in New Jersey
For Immediate Release: April 1, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee MooreOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that, according to...
Acting AG Platkin: Division on Civil Rights Takes Action to Enforce the New Fair Chance in Housing Act
For Immediate Release: March 28, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil RightsFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Steven BarnesOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin...

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