Discrimination Assistance | Des Moines Community Impact and Relations
Resource Name:Discrimination Assistance | Des Moines Community Impact and Relations
Des Moines Community Impact and Relations
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TM Franklin Cownie City Administration Building - City Hall, 1200 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Serves as a neutral, fact-finding, investigative agency and provides information regarding civil and human rights. The Commission investigates complaints of discrimination that occurred within the City of Des Moines in accordance with City Code (Chapter 62) in the following areas: Employment, Housing, Municipal Practices, Credit and Public Accommodations.
Complaints must be filed within 300 days of the alleged violation. To file, one must allege a difference of treatment based on their age, familial status (in housing only), race, color, creed, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, religion, mental or physical disability, or retaliation for reporting or assisting with a report of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, credit, and public accommodations.
Also provides trainings and education for landlords, employers, and the general community about fair housing, employment practices and knowing your rights.
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Enforces civil rights laws and engages residents through trainings and civic learning opportunities.