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ANNAPOLIS HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
P.O. Box 6799
Annapolis, MD 21401
Joseph Cater, Chairman
Tel: (410) 263-7996
Fax: (410) 263-8120
TDD: (410) 263-7943
The Human Relations Commission is organized to receive and investigate complaints relating to discrimination, and survey current practices and conditions related to the treatment of citizens in public accommodations, employment, housing, recreation, education, and other human relations areas.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Annapolis
Type(s) of publications: None
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
P.O. Box 2700
Annapolis, MD 21404
Adrian D. Wiseman, Human Relations Officer
Tel: (410) 222-1821
Fax: (410) 222-1155
TDD: None
The Commission issues guidelines and procedures for the filing of complaints. Following receipt of a complaint, the Commission will investigate and issue a written finding. If there is probable cause that a discriminatory act has been committed, the Commission will endeavor to eliminate the discrimination by conference, conciliation, and persuasion. If the Commission cannot resolve the matter, the complainant will be advised to file a complaint with the EEOC or the Maryland Commission on Human Rights.
Geographic area(s) served: Anne Arundel County
Type(s) of publications: Brochures
BALTIMORE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
10 N. Calvert Street
Equitable Building, Suite 915
Baltimore, MD 21202
Alvin Gillard, Director
Tel: (410) 396-3141
Fax: (410) 396-9586
TDD: None
The Baltimore Community Relations Commission is mandated antidiscrimination enforcement responsibilities under Article IV of the Baltimore City Code. Additionally, it offers a mediation service to assist with resolving conflicts, cultural diversity training and prejudice-reduction workshops, assistance through its V.I.V.A. Program for victims of violent racial harassment, and conducts a weekly radio show.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Baltimore
Type(s) of publications: Annual report and periodic newsletter
MARYLAND COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS
6 St. Paul Street, 9th Floor, Suite 900
Baltimore, MD 21202-2274
Henry B. Ford, Acting Executive Director
Tel: (410) 767-8600
Fax: (410) 333-1841
TDD: None
The Commission enforces a State law that forbids discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment. In addition to the federally protected classes, discrimination on the basis of marital status is illegal. The Commission accepts complaints of discrimination, conducts investigations, and issues determinations of probable cause. If conciliation fails, a public hearing is held.
Geographic area(s) served: State of Maryland
Type(s) of publications: None
HOWARD COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, 2nd Floor
Columbia, MD 21046
James E. Henson, Sr., Administrator
Tel: (410) 313-6430
Fax: (410) 313-6468
TDD: (410) 313-6401
The Howard County Office of Human Rights enforces the Howard County code that prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, financing, and law enforcement on the basis of age, occupation, marital status, political opinion, sexual orientation, personal appearance, or source of income in addition to the federally protected classes. The Commission accepts complaints of discrimination and also monitors racial, religious, and ethnic incidents (i.e., hate crimes). When a complaint is filed, an investigation is conducted and conciliation attempted. If conciliation fails and probable cause has been determined, a hearing is held before the Human Rights Commission.
Geographic area(s) served: Howard County
Type(s) of publications: None
FREDERICK COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
Winchester Hall
12 E. Church Street
Frederick, MD 21702
Lydell Scott, Director
Tel: (301) 694-1109
Fax: (301) 694-6850
TDD: (301) 694-1672
The Department investigates discrimination complaints in employment, housing, and public accommodations. The protected classes are race, age, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, and physical and mental disability. Technical assistance is provided to employers. The Department coordinates public information activities and participates in community-building functions.
Geographic area(s) served: Frederick County
Type(s) of publications: Annual reports and brochures
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 245
Largo, MD 20774
Dr. William A. Welch, Sr., Executive Director
Tel: (301) 883-6170
Fax: (301) 883-6262
TDD: (301) 925-5167
The Commission investigates complaints of discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, occupation, marital status, political opinion, personal appearance, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, or familial status in employment, education, financial lending, commercial real estate, housing, law enforcement, and public accommodations.
Geographic area(s) served: Prince George's County
Type(s) of publications: Annual report
CALVERT COUNTY COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS
175 Main Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Roudd Nahaf, Chairman
Tel: (410) 535-1600
Fax: (410) 535-1787
TDD: None
The Commission advises county commissioners on human rights issues. The Commission works to eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental handicap. The agency mediates disputes among citizens and conducts public hearings where mediation fails.
Geographic area(s) served: Calvert County
Type(s) of publications: None
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
164 Rollins Avenue, 2nd Floor
Rockville, MD 20852
Odessa M. Shannon, Executive Director
Tel: (301) 468-4260
Fax: (301) 468-4130
TDD: (301) 458-4198
The Commission receives, investigates, and resolves complaints of illegal discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and commercial and residential real estate transactions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, the presence of children, or source of income.
Geographic area(s) served: Montgomery County
Type(s) of publications: Annual report and survey report
ROCKVILLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Department of Community Services
111 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
Douglas Jones, Chairperson
Tel: (301) 309-3388
Fax: (301) 762-7153
TDD: (301) 309-3187
The Commission enforces the human rights ordinance. The ordinance prohibits discrimination in housing, employment, city services and programs, law enforcement, education, and public accommodations, based (in addition to the federally protected classes) on creed, age, marital status, and sexual orientation. The vast majority of complaints filed with the Commission are employment cases. Mediation is attempted first, but if it fails, a complete investigation is conducted, a determination of probable cause is made, and conciliation attempted. A case may be heard before the Commissioners.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Rockville
Type(s) of publications: None