Outreach and Education

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The Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations (PghCHR) strives to provide everyone who works in, lives in, or visits the City of Pittsburgh with information about civil rights. We offer free training, presentations, webinars, and handouts.

Some examples of possible training presentations:

Title	Description	Audience	Duration
Know Your Civil Rights	Do you serve the public and make referrals to other agencies? This training provides information on how to spot civil rights violations and when to refer people to the Commission.	service providers	1 hour
Employment Discrimination	This training provides information on federal and local employment discrimination protections, best practices for hiring	employers	2 hours
Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence	Pittsburgh protects survivors of domestic violence from discrimination in employment and housing. Learn more about how to best support a survivor experiencing discrimination.	attorneys	1 hour
Fair Housing for Landlords	This training is done in collaboration with the Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh. From the Fair Housing Act to the Pittsburgh City Code, this training covers the rights and responsibilities of housing providers with real-world examples and scenarios.	landlords, property managers, real estate agents	3 hours
Home Ownership and Fair Housing	Looking to purchase a home? You have fair housing rights. Learn more about both rental and purchasing rights with this training.	general public	1 hour
Service and Support Animals	Review the differences between service and support animals, including when and where they are legally permitted and how to advocate for yourself as an owner or trainer.	general public	2 hours
Employment Discrimination: Considerations for Unions	Did you know that employment decisions made by unions are subject to reporting requirements under employment discrimination law? Learn more about how to help your membership and protect yourself from potential discrimination complaints.	union stewards and leadership	1.5 hours
Know Your LGBTQIA+ Rights	This training breaks down the legal protections for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are facing discrimination.	general public	1 hour
Employment Discrimination: The Administrative Process	This training is done in collaboration with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). We cover the procedural differences between filing a discrimination complaint with the EEOC versus the Commission, and how to best utilize our local agency to get results for your clients.	attorneys	3 hours

If you would like us to provide an information session for your organization, participate in a panel discussion, speak to members of the public, etc., please email us at human.relations@pittsburghpa.gov.

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