The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) offers trainings aimed at preventing and addressing discrimination through its Education and Training Unit. These interactive sessions educate participants about their rights and responsibilities under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the New Jersey Family Leave Act, the Fair Chance in Housing Act as well as raise awareness about current anti-bias issues.

All trainings are currently being offered for FREE to the public.

Current Training Offerings

Rights and Responsibilities - These trainings educate participants about their rights and responsibilities under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the New Jersey Family Leave Act, and the Fair Chance in Housing Act.

• The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination in the Workplace
• The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination in Housing
• Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace and the Law Against Discrimination
• NJ Division on Civil Rights Fair Chance in Housing Act
• Hair Discrimination and the NJ Law Against Discrimination
• The NJ Law Against Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation

Discrimination and Harassment Prevention - These trainings offer a deeper dive into anti-bias topics. They proactively address discrimination and bias-based harassment by examining real world situations. Each training provides participants with practical strategies for preventing bias, harassment and discrimination.

• Understanding Implicit Bias
• Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions
• Strategies for Effective Bystander Intervention
• Walking on Eggshells: Navigating the Language of Diversity

Youth Bias Prevention - These trainings are for participants who have an interest in protecting young people from discrimination and/or educating youth about anti-bias topics.

• Affirming LGBTQIA+ Identities in School
• Having Anti-Bias Discussions in Class
• Understanding the Needs of LGBTQIA+ Youth

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Last Updated: 03/05/24