File a Civil Rights Complaint

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).

Covid-19 Resources

Learn more about your rights and protections against discrimination and bias-based harassment related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anti-Racist Statement

Read DCR’s statement and commitment to anti-racist work.

Celebrating 76 Years

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.

Fair Chance in Housing Act
Beginning January 1, 2022 DCR will enforce the Fair Chance in Housing Act. Click here to learn more and 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.

Youth Auxiliaries Virtual Artworks Workshop

Feb 05, 2022 | 12:00 PM

Are you passionate about community? Self-care? Mental health? Making art? Then you are in the right space with Stronger Together. Stronger Together will explore the idea of community care in times of the pandemic while creating masterpieces. Come enjoy two hours of fruitful conversation and crafting with co-facilitators Nas and Kenny.

Recent Webinars

In case you missed the FCHA, AAPI, or White Supremacy Webinar

YBTF Student Art Exhibit

Don’t forget to take a selfie with a youth civil rights piece that speaks to you, tell us why and tag @CivilRightsNJ #CivilRightsNJ #StopTheHate.

DCR News, Events & Updates

Anti-Racist Statement

Read DCR’s statement and commitment to anti-racist work.

DCR encourages you to join us as we #StandAgainstRacism, Bias & Prejudice by taking the #StopTheHate statement.
Juneteenth: A Celebration Video

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

The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights offers interactive trainings aimed at preventing and addressing discrimination through their Education and Training Unit.

See training topics and registration links here.

Youth Bias Taskforce Report

Read the complete Report and Recommendations of the NJ Interagency Taskforce to Combat Youth Bias.

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).

DCR 75th Anniversary

DCR invites all community members to join us for the virtual #StopTheHate Series.

About DCR

Learn more about the NJ Division on Civil Rights, including what we do and how we can help.

Know the Law

Learn more about your rights under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and New Jersey Family Leave Act.

File a Complaint

Learn more about how to file a civil rights complaint with DCR.

Resources

View our library of resources including fact sheets, reports, model policies, and more.

Recent DCR News

Division on Civil Rights Adopts Rules to Implement Fair Chance in Housing Act, Remove Barriers to Housing for People with Criminal Records

Jan 3, 2022 | Civil Rights, Division on Civil Rights, Press Release

For Immediate Release: January 3, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil RightsFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee MooreOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced today...

Acting AG Bruck: Division on Civil Rights Adopts New Rules Containing Expanded Family Leave Act Protections for Workers and Their Families

Oct 18, 2021 | Division on Civil Rights, Press Release

For Immediate Release: October 18, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil RightsFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee MooreOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced...

Division on Civil Rights Proposes Rules to Implement Fair Chance in Housing Act, Remove Barriers to Housing for People with Criminal Records

Sep 7, 2021 | Civil Rights, Division on Civil Rights, Press Release

Acting AG Bruck to Moderate Virtual Community Roundtable Discussion on Sept. 22 For Immediate Release: September 7, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil RightsFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee...

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No, where are you REALLY from? How would you respond to a question like that? Learn how to respond to microaggressions by joining us at our training Everyday Slights: Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions. Click here to learn more. https://conta.cc/3GqUxuT

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DCR is hiring! See below for full-time employment opportunities.
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25 Jan

Did you know that DCR offers housing providers a Model Disclosure Statement and Model Notice of Withdrawal available in multiple languages? You can find those and other materials here: https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights-home/fcha/

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25 Jan

Stop by @MAMmontclair between now and February 8th! See artwork from students across New Jersey share their #stopthehate vision. Take a picture with your favorite artwork and tag us at @njcivilrights! #civilrightsnj #nohateinthisgreatstate #standagainstracism

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24 Jan

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23 Jan

#DYK on this day in 1964, the 24th Amendment was ratified, abolishing poll taxes in the South used to disenfranchise generations of African American and some poor white voters. #CivilRightsNJ #NoHateInThisGreatState #StoptheHate #StandAgainstRacism

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23 Jan

January 23rd is #MaternalHealthAwarenessday! NJ is dedicated to raising awareness of maternal health, safety, and mortality issues. Check out @NJDeptofHealth and their commitment to New Jersey maternity care. https://nj.gov/health/maternal/

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21 Jan

The NJ Law Against Discrimination firmly prohibits race discrimination & race-based harassment in most places open to the public. If you believe you are being treated differently on account of your race contact us: http://NJCivilRights.gov| 1-833-NJDCR4U | 711 Relay

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19 Jan

Students always ask WHY. Why is the sky blue, why do I have to learn this? We may not have all the answers, but when it comes to anti-discrimination we are ALL a part of the solution. Visit our website for more info https://conta.cc/3GqUxuT #CivilRightsNJ #StandAgainstRacism

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