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

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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

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DCR 75th Anniversary

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White Supremacy, Domestic Threats, & Youth Extremism Listening Session

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(4/4)To request a disability related accommodation, please ☎️ 1.833.NJDCR4U / 711 for Relay Service, or 📧 NJDCR4U@njcivilrights.gov.

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(3/4) If you or someone you know has been subjected to discrimination or bias based harassment due to their disability, you can you can file a complaint online in English & Spanish with @CivilRightsNJ on http://bias.njcivilrights.gov.

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(1/4)Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities/impairments across the world.

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#ICYMI No one should be discriminated against in housing. @CivilRightsNJ discusses what you need to know about fair housing protections in New Jersey with @NJAptAssoc here:
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(3/3) If you feel that you are being harassed or discriminated against because of your sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, you can learn more about DCR or file a complaint - visit: http://NJCivilRights.gov | 833-DCR4U. 711 Relay | CommunityRelations@njcivilrights

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(2/3) Unfortunately, discrimination against gay people, trans people, & gender non-conforming people is still pervasive in our society.

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(1/3) DCR recognizes the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, & Biphobia. This date was specifically chosen because on May 17th, 1990, the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder.

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Race discrimination in home appraisals violates the LAD & can prevent Black homeowners from building home equity. If your home was appraised for less than its fair market value & you believe your race played a role, contact DCR at appraisal@njcivilrights.gov.

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You may have heard the famous words “If you see something, say something.” But how? Learn strategies to intervene at our Strategies for Effective Bystander Intervention training on 5/18 & 5/ 31. Register for 5/18: https://bit.ly/3udCvsy
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