U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

CIVIL RIGHTS DIRECTORY

STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES - VERMONT

Burlington Montpelier

BURLINGTON COMMUNITY HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (BCHRC)
City Hall
Burlington, VT 05401

Linda Deliduka and Tina Caeser, Interim Co-Chairs
Tel: (802) 864-3022
Fax: (802) 865-7024
TDD: None

The Council was established with the goal of promoting and protecting equality for all residents of Burlington. Toward that end, the Council will be conducting educational programs on human rights and cultural diversity, fostering positive relations among groups, and mediating conflicts. The Council is divided into three subcommittees: policies and procedures, community involvement, and finance. Although not its focus, the Council will accept complaints of discrimination in order to attempt mediation or make referrals to the appropriate agencies.

Geographic area(s) served: City of Burlington
Type(s) of publications: None

STATE OF VERMONT ATTORNEY GENERAL
Civil Rights Unit
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609

John Hasen, Chief, Public Protection Division
Tel: (802) 828-3171
Fax: (802) 828-2154
TDD: (802) 828-3171

The Civil Rights Unit is responsible for the enforcement of Vermont's laws forbidding discrimination in employment, regulating drug and polygraph testing, and providing for parental and family leave.

Geographic area(s) served: State of Vermont
Type(s) of publications: None

VERMONT HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
135 State Street
P.O. Drawer 33
Montpelier, VT 05633-6301

Harvey Golubock, Executive Director
Tel: (802) 828-2480
Fax: (802) 828-3206
TDD: (802) 828-2480

The Commission enforces Vermont laws that prohibit discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and State employment against the federally protected classes and on the basis of sexual orientation, age, marital status, or public assistance. In addition, the four-member Commission is charged with increasing public awareness of human rights, studying the existence and practice of discrimination, and recommending measures to prevent discrimination and protect human rights. The Commission accepts and investigates complaints of discrimination, attempts conciliation, and holds public hearings.

Geographic area(s) served: State of Vermont
Type(s) of publications: None