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Anti-Discrimination Contacts


This page contains contact information for reporting cases and incidents of discrimination to enforcement agencies outside of the University.

It may be helpful to call the contacts below before submitting written complaints. Also, consulatation with an attorney may be advisable.



For Anti-Semetic Discrimination

The Anti-Defamation League
823 United Nations Plaza
New York City, NY 10017
phone: (212) 923-4357


General Religious or Racial Discrimination in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission

The Commission handles cases concerning:

  • Employment
  • Housing
  • Public Education

The types of discrimination which the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission investigates are based on the following the following:

  • Familial Status
  • Sex
  • Race/Color
  • Disability
  • Age
  • National Origin
The PA Human Relations Commission
Philadelphia Office
771 State Office Building
1400 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
phone: (215) 560-2496
phone: (215) 560-3599 [Text Telephone for deaf]


The PA Human Relations Commission
Pittsburg Office
11th Floor
State Office Building
300 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburg, PA 15222
phone: (412) 565-5395
phone: (412) 565-5711 [Text Telephone]


The PA Human Relations Commission
Harrisburg Office
Uptown Shopping Center
2971 East North 7th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-2123
phone: (717) 787-9784
phone: (717) 787-7279 [Text Telephone]


Discrimination At Schools which receive Federal Funding

The United States Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
Philadelphia Office
Philadelphia, PA
phone: (215) 596-6612

Federal Justice Departements

United States Department of Justice
Office of Civil Rights
phone: (202) 514-3429

The Equal Employment Opportunity Center (EEOC)
Suite 400
21 South 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2515
phone: (215) 451 - 5807
phone: (800) 669-4000


1st Ammendment and Civil Rights Violations

The Pennsylvania ACLU
PO Box 1161
Philadelphia, PA 19105-1161
phone: (215) 923-4357


Gay Rights

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
120 Wall Street, Suite 1500
New York, NY 10005
phone: (212) 809-8585


To have your favorite Civil rights organization added, please contact topeka@psu.edu