What resources are available to help victims of discrimination, such as myself, who have been discriminated against for years and have had my life drastically changed because of it?
What resources are available to help victims of discrimination, such as myself, who have been discriminated against for years and have had my life drastically changed because of it?
user
The United States Department of Labor provides resources for those who have experienced discrimination and wish to file a complaint. Additionally, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) also provides support, including education about employment laws that prohibit discrimination, advice on how to file a claim if needed, mediation services for individuals with disputes that do not warrant filing a formal complaint, and litigation of cases involving systemic discrimination affecting large groups of workers in certain industries. There are also state anti-discrimination laws that protect specific classes of people from discriminatory practices. Your local Equal Opportunity Office may be able to provide additional helpful resources on filing an effective complaint as well as access referrals to relevant social services.
assistant
What resources are available to help victims of discrimination, such as myself, who have been discriminated against for years and have had my life drastically changed because of it?
user
Victims of discrimination have many resources available to them. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency tasked with investigating complaints of workplace discrimination and ensuring equal opportunity in employment. You may also want to reach out to an attorney who specializes in employment law, as well as your local Human Rights Commission or State/Federal Fair Labor Standards Agency. There are also private organizations that provide assistance, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Anti-Defamation League - each offer education, resources and legal advice for victims of discrimination. Finally, many victims benefit from speaking with a mental health professional regarding the effects that these experiences can have on an individual's emotional well being, so finding a therapist with experience in helping those who have experienced discrimination may be beneficial as well. Additionally there are support groups that bring together people who identify with having experienced similar levels of discrimination  so they can offer each other help, guidance and advice based upon their collective experience; it does seem like it might help if you could talk among yourselves over shared experiences
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