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OHR Standard Operating Procedures for Complaint Processing

Learn more about how we process complaints of discrimination in the District.

Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing

The Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing Act, now in effect, prohibits housing providers from asking about criminal backgrounds during the rental housing application review process.

Street Harassment Prevention

The Street Harassment Prevention Act, now in effect, is a first of it's kind law that aims to understand and reduce incidents of harassment in public spaces.

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Fair Criminal Record Screening Amendment Act of 2014 Report

The FCRSA report highlights the work of OHR for the District's returning citizens community since enactment in 2014.

Fair Criminal Record Screening

The Fair Criminal Record Screening Amendment Act, now in effect, prohibits employers from asking about criminal backgrounds during application and interview process.

Fair Credit in Employment

Credit Information is now 20th protected trait under the DC Human Rights Act.

FY18 Language Access Compliance Report

The report highlights the work of OHR’s Language Access Program during FY18 and provides language access compliance scorecards for 38 agencies and much more.

Featured Services

File A Discrimination Complaint

File a discrimination complaint with us by completing an intake questionnaire.

Know Your Rights Presentations & Outreach

Teach community members about non-discrimination laws in DC.

Language Access Program Information Portal

Provide services to DC residents who are limited or non-English proficient.

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Know Your Policy

Know Your Bullying Prevention Policy Web Portal

Upcoming Events

Jun 26 2019 - 14:00

Advisory Committee on Street Harassment Meeting

Jul 10 2019 - 18:30

Commission on Human Rights Bi-Monthly Meeting

Sep 11 2019 - 18:30

Commission on Human Rights Bi-Monthly Meeting

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Press Releases

Jun 6 2019

OHR Highlights Milestones in Language Access with Fiscal Year 2018 Compliance Review

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement; stephanie....

May 24 2019

OHR Releases Report on Enforcement of DC’s “Ban the Box” Law

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement; stephanie....

Dec 11 2018

Mayor Bowser Announces Paul M. Smith as Neil Alexander Humanitarian Award Recipient at 8th Annual Commission on Human Rights Gala

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of...

Sep 11 2018

OHR Releases Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Jul 11 2018

OHR Highlights Major Strides in Language Access in Fiscal Year 2017 Compliance Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 11, 2018

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Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

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441 4th Street NW, Suite 570 North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-4559
Fax: (202) 727-9589
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Advisory Committee on Street Harassment Meeting

Last Date:

The SHPA Advisory Committee (ACSH) is appointed by the Mayor and chaired by the DC Office of Human Rights (OHR). At this time, it is slated to sunset on October 1, 2020. The ACSH consists of a mix of 17 government and advocacy community members.