PROVIDENCE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
151 Weybosset Street
Providence, RI 02903
Christine Roundtree, Executive Director
Tel: (401) 421-3708
Fax: (401) 274-1070
TDD: (401) 751-0203
The Commission handles complaints of discrimination in housing, employment, education, public accommodations, and credit. Sexual orientation as a protected class has been added to the city's antidiscrimination ordinance. The Commission awards a $1,000 scholarship for an essay about civil rights.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Providence
Type(s) of publications: None
RHODE ISLAND COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
10 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903-3768
Gene L. Booth, Director
Tel: (401) 277-2661
Fax: (401) 277-2616
TDD: None
The Commission enforces the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act, which prohibits discrimination against the federally protected classes and on the basis of marital status. The Commission accepts complaints of discrimination and conducts investigations and mediations. Complaints that are not mediated go to a public hearing.
Geographic area(s) served: State of Rhode Island
Type(s) of publications: None