Resources

Hate Crimes and Homelessness: What to do if it happens to you Malicious harassment that targets homeless people is illegal. Download this walllet-sized card to learn more about how to report hate crimes to the police and how to protect yourself.

Where To File a Discrimination Complaint?

King County Office of Civil Rights 
400 Yesler Way #260
Seattle, WA   98104-2683

Office for Civil Rights 
US Department of Education
915 Second Avenue
Seattle, WA  98174

State Human Rights Commission 
Melbourne Tower #921
1511 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA  98101-1626

US Department of Housing & Urban Development 
909 First Avenue, Suite 205
Seattle, WA 98104-1000

Seattle Police Department: Questions About Police Misconduct
To file complaints about conduct involving Seattle Police Department employees, please contact SPD's Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) at 206-684-8797, or by e-mail at opa@seattle.gov OPA takes complaints of misconduct very seriously, and tries to make the complaint process as fair and simple as it can.

Where To Find Help

Washington Law Help
Washington Law Help" - information on legal issues in WA State This web site covers many topics of civil law, including housing, employment, immigration, family and consumer issues. Sponsored by Northwest Justice Project and other organizations.

State Landlord-Tenants Laws 

Home Loans Options: Predatory Lending  
The site is hosted by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Check the site before you refinance your home.

Predatory Lending By the Coalition for Responsible Lending - Seattle - King County. This web site offers information and materials to homeowners, housing professionals and others who would like to prevent predatory lending.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In English and other languages such as French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic and many others.
On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.