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WASHINGTON STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (WSHRC)
711 S. Capitol Way, Suite 402
Olympia, WA 98504-2490
Idolina Reta, Acting Executive Director
Tel: (360) 753-6770
Fax: (360) 586-2282
TDD: 1 (800 )233-3247
The Commission administers the State law prohibiting discrimination in employment, credit, and insurance transactions, public accommodations, and real property transactions against the federally protected classes and on the basis of marital status. The duties of WSHRC include processing complaints, establishing regulations, conducting studies, and providing educational and consulting services. WSHRC has five members appointed by the Governor and operates district offices in Seattle, Spokane, and Yakima.
Geographic area(s) served: State of Washington
Type(s) of publications: None
KING COUNTY OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT
King County Courthouse, Room E 224
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104-2312
Beiley de Iongh, Manager
Tel: (206) 296-7592
Fax: (206) 296-4329
TDD: (206) 296-7596
The Office is responsible for all the unincorporated areas of King County. The Office enforces the county ordinance prohibiting discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations against the federally protected classes and on the basis of marital status, sexual orientation, or participation in the section 8 program. In its commitment to the promotion of equality, the Office performs the following duties: processing complaints, monitoring the county's affirmative action employment policies, monitoring contract and disability access compliance, and sponsoring education and outreach activities to promote understanding among groups.
Geographic area(s) served: King County
Type(s) of publications: None
SEATTLE OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
700 Third Avenue, Suite 250
Seattle, WA 98104-1849
Germaine W. Covington, Director
Tel: (206) 684-4500
Fax: (206) 684-0332
TDD: (206) 684-4503
The Seattle Human Rights Department enforces ordinances that prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and the provision of city services.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Seattle
Type(s) of publications: None
SPOKANE OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS (SHRC)
808 W. Spokane Falls Boulevard
Spokane, WA 99201-3322
Janet Stevenson, Chair
Tel: (509) 625-6263
Fax: (509) 625-6217
TDD: (509) 625-6689
The Commission was established by the Spokane City Council to promote and secure mutual understanding and respect among residents of Spokane. Services include, but are not limited to, response to discrimination and harassment complaints, information on individual human and civil rights, a quarterly newsletter on current events, and human rights educational programs for organizations and the general public.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Spokane
Type(s) of publications: Quarterly newsletter
TACOMA HUMAN RIGHTS DEPARTMENT
747 Market Street, Room 808
Tacoma, WA 98402
Allen J. Correll, Executive Director
Tel: (253) 591-5151
Fax: (253) 591-5121
TDD: (253) 591-5153
The Human Rights Department enforces antidiscrimination laws in housing, employment, and public accommodations on the basis of marital status, race, sex, religion, age, or physical or mental disability. The Department also provides educational activities designed to decrease prejudice and bigotry, e.g., hate crime conferences and Martin Luther King celebration. The Department provides services in the areas of women's rights, Americans with Disabilities Act coordination, cultural diversity, and other fields as necessary.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Tacoma
Type(s) of publications: None