MCCR Community Outreach and Education

Workshops and Training Programs

The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights provides services, information, and training support to agencies and individuals in Maryland. The MCCR seeks to provide current and accurate information on issues affecting equal access and opportunity under Title 20 of the State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland in housing, employment, and public accommodations. Through our Community Outreach and Education Unit, we offer workshops and seminars to agencies, businesses, and community organizations throughout the State.  Training  modules that are currently available include:

     Diversity and Cultural Awareness examines definitions and the need for diversity work, the dimensions of diversity, issues of stereotypes, and ways to encourage diversity in life.

      Sexual Harassment Prevention provides interpretations of Sexual Harassment Law, and ways in which employers and employees can benefit from prevention

      Sexual Orientation and Issues of Gender Awareness

      Fair Housing, Employment Discrimination, and Public Accommodations Law

      Hate Crimes Response and Prevention

      Speakers on Diversity, Discrimination, and Conflict Resolution

      Private Consultation with Complainants, Respondents to Resolve Problems Relating to Discrimination

      Consultation on Development of Community Education Programs Aimed at Preventing Discrimination

MCCR training seminars and presentations make use of a variety of teaching and training styles, and run from 1.5 hours to a full day in length. They are designed to be experiential and interactive in order to engage the participants, and can be modified according to your group’s needs. With a mix of small group work, large discussions, brainstorming sessions, and individual reflection, the information is “experienced” rather than “taught.”

For more information on MCCR’s Community Outreach & Education programs, call Training Specialist Keith Merkey at 410-767-8560, or 1-800-637-6247.  Download the agency's Training Brochure and view it with Adobe Reader.

 

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