# Racial Discrimination Help - Virginia ## National Racial Discrimination Resources - **Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)** - **Website:** [https://www.eeoc.gov](https://www.eeoc.gov/) - **Phone:** 1-800-669-4000 - **Description:** Handles complaints about workplace discrimination, including racial bias and harassment. - **NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)** - **Website:** [https://www.naacp.org](https://www.naacp.org/) - **Phone:** [Insert phone number of local chapter] - **Description:** Advocacy, legal support, and educational resources to combat racial discrimination. - **Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice** - **Website:** [https://www.justice.gov/crt](https://www.justice.gov/crt) - **Phone:** 1-202-514-4609 - **Description:** Investigates and addresses violations of civil rights laws. ## Statewide Racial Discrimination Assistance - **Virginia Office of Civil Rights** - **Phone:** [Insert statewide contact number] - **Website:** [https://www.oag.state.va.us/citizen-resources/civil-rights](https://www.oag.state.va.us/citizen-resources/civil-rights) - **Description:** Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, public accommodations, educational institutions, and real estate transactions. - **Virginia Department of Human Resource Management - Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion** - **Phone:** [Insert statewide contact number] - **Website:** [https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/diversity-opportunity-inclusion/complaint-of-discrimination](https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/diversity-opportunity-inclusion/complaint-of-discrimination) - **Description:** Reviews discrimination complaints from state employees after they have been adjudicated by the employing agency. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Alexandria - **City of Alexandria Race-Based Trauma Resources and Support** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.alexandriava.gov/dchs/race-based-trauma-resources-and-support](https://www.alexandriava.gov/dchs/race-based-trauma-resources-and-support) - **Address:** [Insert address] - **Specialized Services:** Provides resources compiled by the Department of Community and Human Services Racial Equity Core Team and Alexandria's trauma-informed community network. ### Richmond - **Equality Virginia** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://equalityvirginia.org/resources/](https://equalityvirginia.org/resources/) - **Address:** [Insert address] - **Specialized Services:** Offers programs including fighting for civil, racial, immigrant, worker, youth, and economic justice. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **National Association of Social Workers - Virginia Chapter** - **Website:** [https://www.naswva.org/racial-social-justice-resources](https://www.naswva.org/racial-social-justice-resources) - **Description:** Provides resources to support social workers and individuals interested in taking action, providing public education and advocacy, and developing cultural competence. - **Anti-Racism Resources - Virginia Peninsula Community College** - **Website:** [https://guides.vpcc.edu/AntiRacism](https://guides.vpcc.edu/AntiRacism) - **Description:** Offers general information and a starting point to learn about anti-racism, inclusion, and privilege, as well as provide knowledge and resources. ## Educational Resources - **Anti-Racism Educational Resources - University of Virginia** - **Website:** [https://studentaffairs.virginia.edu/subsite/multicultural/resources/anti-racism-educational-resources](https://studentaffairs.virginia.edu/subsite/multicultural/resources/anti-racism-educational-resources) - **Description:** Compiles a wide variety of social justice and anti-racism learning materials. - **VIVA Anti-Racist Community Framework** - **Website:** [https://vivalib.org/va/anti-racist/framework](https://vivalib.org/va/anti-racist/framework) - **Description:** Inspires anti-racist actions and community in Virginia libraries. ## Support Groups and Networks - **Racial Equity in Virginia Toolkit** - **Website:** [https://housingforwardva.org/toolkits/racial-equity/](https://housingforwardva.org/toolkits/racial-equity/) - **Description:** A resource for anyone working to advance racial equity across Virginia's housing spectrum. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact [Insert contact method or organization]._